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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,237.20, 590,944.06 and 237,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,237.20, 590,944.06 and 237,239.20 is: 327,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,237.20 : 590,944.06 = 237,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,237.20/590,944.06 = 237,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,237.20x = 590,944.06 × 237,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,237.20x = 140,195,096,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,195,096,039.15/428,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,377.20

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