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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,141.46, 599,094.95 and 237,897.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,141.46, 599,094.95 and 237,897.85 is: 328,287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,141.46 : 599,094.95 = 237,897.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,141.46/599,094.95 = 237,897.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,141.46x = 599,094.95 × 237,897.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,141.46x = 142,523,400,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,523,400,550.86/434,141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,287.93

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