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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,806.12, 591,780.90 and 237,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,806.12, 591,780.90 and 237,827.56 is: 328,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,806.12 : 591,780.90 = 237,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,806.12/591,780.90 = 237,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,806.12x = 591,780.90 × 237,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,806.12x = 140,741,807,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,741,807,501.60/428,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,217.81

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