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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,273.44, 591,009.66 and 237,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,273.44, 591,009.66 and 237,283 is: 327,446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,273.44 : 591,009.66 = 237,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,273.44/591,009.66 = 237,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,273.44x = 591,009.66 × 237,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,273.44x = 140,236,545,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,236,545,153.78/428,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,446.28

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