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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,206.96, 590,882.61 and 237,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,206.96, 590,882.61 and 237,184.66 is: 327,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,206.96 : 590,882.61 = 237,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,206.96/590,882.61 = 237,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,206.96x = 590,882.61 × 237,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,206.96x = 140,148,290,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,148,290,952.76/428,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,291.02

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