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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,393.34, 595,296.66 and 237,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,393.34, 595,296.66 and 237,792.60 is: 328,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,393.34 : 595,296.66 = 237,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,393.34/595,296.66 = 237,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,393.34x = 595,296.66 × 237,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,393.34x = 141,557,140,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,557,140,552.72/431,393.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,139.37

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