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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,771.13, 598,611.56 and 237,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,771.13, 598,611.56 and 237,554.87 is: 327,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,771.13 : 598,611.56 = 237,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,771.13/598,611.56 = 237,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,771.13x = 598,611.56 × 237,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,771.13x = 142,203,087,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,203,087,135.47/433,771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,829.77

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