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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,259.76, 590,973.78 and 237,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,259.76, 590,973.78 and 237,261.76 is: 327,407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,259.76 : 590,973.78 = 237,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,259.76/590,973.78 = 237,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,259.76x = 590,973.78 × 237,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,259.76x = 140,215,479,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,215,479,156.65/428,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,407.55

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