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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,291.76, 591,017.76 and 237,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,291.76, 591,017.76 and 237,293.76 is: 327,451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,291.76 : 591,017.76 = 237,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,291.76/591,017.76 = 237,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,291.76x = 591,017.76 × 237,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,291.76x = 140,244,826,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,244,826,497.18/428,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,451.61

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