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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,394.10, 595,297.70 and 237,793.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,394.10, 595,297.70 and 237,793.34 is: 328,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,394.10 : 595,297.70 = 237,793.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,394.10/595,297.70 = 237,793.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,394.10x = 595,297.70 × 237,793.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,394.10x = 141,557,827,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,557,827,188.35/431,394.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,140.39

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