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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,606.81, 590,109.65 and 236,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,606.81, 590,109.65 and 236,637.97 is: 326,567.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,606.81 : 590,109.65 = 236,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,606.81/590,109.65 = 236,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,606.81x = 590,109.65 × 236,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,606.81x = 139,642,349,653.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,642,349,653.41/427,606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,567.18

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