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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,143.46, 599,097.71 and 237,899.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,143.46, 599,097.71 and 237,899.85 is: 328,290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,143.46 : 599,097.71 = 237,899.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,143.46/599,097.71 = 237,899.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,143.46x = 599,097.71 × 237,899.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,143.46x = 142,525,255,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,525,255,344.34/434,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,290.69

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