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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,977.73, 591,989.04 and 235,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,977.73, 591,989.04 and 235,386.72 is: 324,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,977.73 : 591,989.04 = 235,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,977.73/591,989.04 = 235,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,977.73x = 591,989.04 × 235,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,977.73x = 139,346,355,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,346,355,441.60/428,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,833.54

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