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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,770.63, 598,610.87 and 237,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,770.63, 598,610.87 and 237,554.36 is: 327,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,770.63 : 598,610.87 = 237,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,770.63/598,610.87 = 237,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,770.63x = 598,610.87 × 237,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,770.63x = 142,202,622,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202,622,111.89/433,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,829.07

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