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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,165.12, 590,867.88 and 237,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,165.12, 590,867.88 and 237,190.88 is: 327,323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,165.12 : 590,867.88 = 237,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,165.12/590,867.88 = 237,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,165.12x = 590,867.88 × 237,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,165.12x = 140,148,472,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,148,472,420.93/428,165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,323.42

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