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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,293.26, 591,019.95 and 237,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,293.26, 591,019.95 and 237,295.26 is: 327,453.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,293.26 : 591,019.95 = 237,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,293.26/591,019.95 = 237,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,293.26x = 591,019.95 × 237,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,293.26x = 140,246,232,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,246,232,700.44/428,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,453.75

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