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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,655.37, 590,182.93 and 236,668.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,655.37, 590,182.93 and 236,668.82 is: 326,613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,655.37 : 590,182.93 = 236,668.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,655.37/590,182.93 = 236,668.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,655.37x = 590,182.93 × 236,668.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,655.37x = 139,677,895,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,677,895,560.11/427,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,613.22

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