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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,842.08, 591,802.46 and 237,855.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,842.08, 591,802.46 and 237,855.47 is: 328,240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,842.08 : 591,802.46 = 237,855.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,842.08/591,802.46 = 237,855.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,842.08x = 591,802.46 × 237,855.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,842.08x = 140,763,452,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,763,452,381.83/428,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,240.76

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