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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,307.06, 595,179.44 and 237,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,307.06, 595,179.44 and 237,714.18 is: 328,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,307.06 : 595,179.44 = 237,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,307.06/595,179.44 = 237,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,307.06x = 595,179.44 × 237,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,307.06x = 141,482,591,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,482,591,340.54/431,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,032.17

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