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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,272.76, 590,991.72 and 237,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,272.76, 590,991.72 and 237,274.76 is: 327,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,272.76 : 590,991.72 = 237,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,272.76/590,991.72 = 237,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,272.76x = 590,991.72 × 237,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,272.76x = 140,227,418,524.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,227,418,524.99/428,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,425.49

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