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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,327.90, 426,028.65 and 237,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,327.90, 426,028.65 and 237,708.70 is: 357,432.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,327.90 : 426,028.65 = 237,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,327.90/426,028.65 = 237,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,327.90x = 426,028.65 × 237,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,327.90x = 101,270,716,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,270,716,554.26/283,327.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,432.91

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