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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,613.19, 590,118.44 and 236,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,613.19, 590,118.44 and 236,644.35 is: 326,575.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,613.19 : 590,118.44 = 236,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,613.19/590,118.44 = 236,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,613.19x = 590,118.44 × 236,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,613.19x = 139,648,194,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,648,194,656.81/427,613.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,575.98

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