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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,604.31, 590,106.20 and 236,635.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,604.31, 590,106.20 and 236,635.47 is: 326,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,604.31 : 590,106.20 = 236,635.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,604.31/590,106.20 = 236,635.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,604.31x = 590,106.20 × 236,635.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,604.31x = 139,640,056,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,640,056,803.74/427,604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,563.73

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