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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,208.36, 590,884.47 and 237,186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,208.36, 590,884.47 and 237,186.06 is: 327,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,208.36 : 590,884.47 = 237,186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,208.36/590,884.47 = 237,186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,208.36x = 590,884.47 × 237,186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,208.36x = 140,149,560,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,149,560,389.58/428,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,292.91

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