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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,808.12, 591,791.52 and 237,883

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,808.12, 591,791.52 and 237,883 is: 328,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,808.12 : 591,791.52 = 237,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,808.12/591,791.52 = 237,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,808.12x = 591,791.52 × 237,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,808.12x = 140,777,142,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,777,142,152.16/428,808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,298.69

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