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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,139.47, 590,851.92 and 237,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,139.47, 590,851.92 and 237,152.84 is: 327,281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,139.47 : 590,851.92 = 237,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,139.47/590,851.92 = 237,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,139.47x = 590,851.92 × 237,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,139.47x = 140,122,210,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,210,847.45/428,139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,281.69

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