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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,601.31, 590,102.06 and 236,632.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,601.31, 590,102.06 and 236,632.47 is: 326,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,601.31 : 590,102.06 = 236,632.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,601.31/590,102.06 = 236,632.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,601.31x = 590,102.06 × 236,632.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,601.31x = 139,637,306,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,637,306,826.73/427,601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,559.59

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