Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,310.08, 591,066 and 237,323
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 428,310.08, 591,066 and 237,323 is: 327,504.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428,310.08 : 591,066 = 237,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428,310.08/591,066 = 237,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428,310.08x = 591,066 × 237,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428,310.08x = 140,273,556,318 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,273,556,318/428,310.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,504.68
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