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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,173.36, 590,836.14 and 237,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,173.36, 590,836.14 and 237,151.06 is: 327,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,173.36 : 590,836.14 = 237,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,173.36/590,836.14 = 237,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,173.36x = 590,836.14 × 237,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,173.36x = 140,117,415,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,117,415,410.22/428,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,244.59

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