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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,263.76, 590,979.30 and 237,265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,263.76, 590,979.30 and 237,265.76 is: 327,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,263.76 : 590,979.30 = 237,265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,263.76/590,979.30 = 237,265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,263.76x = 590,979.30 × 237,265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,263.76x = 140,219,152,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219,152,758.77/428,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,413.07

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