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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,285.76, 591,009.66 and 237,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,285.76, 591,009.66 and 237,287.76 is: 327,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,285.76 : 591,009.66 = 237,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,285.76/591,009.66 = 237,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,285.76x = 591,009.66 × 237,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,285.76x = 140,239,358,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239,358,359.76/428,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,443.43

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