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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,663.64, 591,589.26 and 237,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,663.64, 591,589.26 and 237,714.24 is: 328,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,663.64 : 591,589.26 = 237,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,663.64/591,589.26 = 237,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,663.64x = 591,589.26 × 237,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,663.64x = 140,629,191,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,629,191,333.06/428,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,064.19

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