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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,057.36, 590,718.90 and 237,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,057.36, 590,718.90 and 237,070.56 is: 327,157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,057.36 : 590,718.90 = 237,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,057.36/590,718.90 = 237,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,057.36x = 590,718.90 × 237,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,057.36x = 140,042,060,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,042,060,425.58/428,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,157.23

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