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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,414.06, 591,202.32 and 237,425.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,414.06, 591,202.32 and 237,425.78 is: 327,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,414.06 : 591,202.32 = 237,425.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,414.06/591,202.32 = 237,425.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,414.06x = 591,202.32 × 237,425.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,414.06x = 140,366,671,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,366,671,963.81/428,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,642.54

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