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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,586.22, 590,044.40 and 236,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,586.22, 590,044.40 and 236,590.02 is: 326,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,586.22 : 590,044.40 = 236,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,586.22/590,044.40 = 236,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,586.22x = 590,044.40 × 236,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,586.22x = 139,598,616,396.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,598,616,396.89/427,586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,480.63

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