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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,611.44, 590,094.96 and 236,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,611.44, 590,094.96 and 236,624.72 is: 326,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,611.44 : 590,094.96 = 236,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,611.44/590,094.96 = 236,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,611.44x = 590,094.96 × 236,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,611.44x = 139,631,054,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,631,054,683.41/427,611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,537.23

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