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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,151.78, 590,849.43 and 237,177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,151.78, 590,849.43 and 237,177.54 is: 327,304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,151.78 : 590,849.43 = 237,177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,151.78/590,849.43 = 237,177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,151.78x = 590,849.43 × 237,177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,151.78x = 140,136,214,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,136,214,317.80/428,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,304.99

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