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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,580.64, 590,052.96 and 236,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,580.64, 590,052.96 and 236,594.16 is: 326,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,580.64 : 590,052.96 = 236,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,580.64/590,052.96 = 236,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,580.64x = 590,052.96 × 236,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,580.64x = 139,603,084,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,603,084,426.71/427,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,495.34

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