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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,732.01, 591,673.83 and 237,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,732.01, 591,673.83 and 237,741.30 is: 328,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,732.01 : 591,673.83 = 237,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,732.01/591,673.83 = 237,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,732.01x = 591,673.83 × 237,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,732.01x = 140,665,305,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,665,305,520.18/428,732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,096.11

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