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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,660.20, 598,441.59 and 237,426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,660.20, 598,441.59 and 237,426.27 is: 327,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,660.20 : 598,441.59 = 237,426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,660.20/598,441.59 = 237,426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,660.20x = 598,441.59 × 237,426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,660.20x = 142,085,756,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,085,756,770.73/433,660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,643.06

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