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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,604.99, 590,100.14 and 236,636.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,604.99, 590,100.14 and 236,636.15 is: 326,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,604.99 : 590,100.14 = 236,636.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,604.99/590,100.14 = 236,636.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,604.99x = 590,100.14 × 236,636.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,604.99x = 139,639,025,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,639,025,244.06/427,604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,560.79

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