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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,205.32, 590,927.46 and 237,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,205.32, 590,927.46 and 237,222.76 is: 327,369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,205.32 : 590,927.46 = 237,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,205.32/590,927.46 = 237,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,205.32x = 590,927.46 × 237,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,205.32x = 140,181,443,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,181,443,020.99/428,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,369.69

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