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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,089.07, 590,761.62 and 237,102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,089.07, 590,761.62 and 237,102.41 is: 327,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,089.07 : 590,761.62 = 237,102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,089.07/590,761.62 = 237,102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,089.07x = 590,761.62 × 237,102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,089.07x = 140,071,005,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,071,005,314.41/428,089.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,200.61

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