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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,228.60, 590,960.22 and 237,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,228.60, 590,960.22 and 237,245 is: 327,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,228.60 : 590,960.22 = 237,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,228.60/590,960.22 = 237,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,228.60x = 590,960.22 × 237,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,228.60x = 140,202,357,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,202,357,393.90/428,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,400.73

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