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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,136.24, 590,828.04 and 237,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,136.24, 590,828.04 and 237,162 is: 327,283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,136.24 : 590,828.04 = 237,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,136.24/590,828.04 = 237,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,136.24x = 590,828.04 × 237,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,136.24x = 140,121,959,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,121,959,622.48/428,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,283.58

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