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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,382.08, 595,311.46 and 237,797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,382.08, 595,311.46 and 237,797.26 is: 328,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,382.08 : 595,311.46 = 237,797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,382.08/595,311.46 = 237,797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,382.08x = 595,311.46 × 237,797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,382.08x = 141,563,431,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,563,431,951.83/431,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,162.52

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