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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,512, 598,237.04 and 237,277.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,512, 598,237.04 and 237,277.52 is: 327,437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,512 : 598,237.04 = 237,277.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,512/598,237.04 = 237,277.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,512x = 598,237.04 × 237,277.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,512x = 141,948,201,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,948,201,223.34/433,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,437.77

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