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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,692.64, 591,621.98 and 237,705.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,692.64, 591,621.98 and 237,705.98 is: 328,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,692.64 : 591,621.98 = 237,705.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,692.64/591,621.98 = 237,705.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,692.64x = 591,621.98 × 237,705.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,692.64x = 140,632,078,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,632,078,398.80/428,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,048.74

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