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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,217.33, 590,961.01 and 237,231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,217.33, 590,961.01 and 237,231.48 is: 327,391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,217.33 : 590,961.01 = 237,231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,217.33/590,961.01 = 237,231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,217.33x = 590,961.01 × 237,231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,217.33x = 140,194,555,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,194,555,024.60/428,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,391.13

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