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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,480.08, 598,174.97 and 237,206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,480.08, 598,174.97 and 237,206.76 is: 327,330.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,480.08 : 598,174.97 = 237,206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,480.08/598,174.97 = 237,206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,480.08x = 598,174.97 × 237,206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,480.08x = 141,891,146,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,891,146,546.80/433,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,330.26

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