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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,656.24, 590,184.14 and 236,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,656.24, 590,184.14 and 236,669.69 is: 326,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,656.24 : 590,184.14 = 236,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,656.24/590,184.14 = 236,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,656.24x = 590,184.14 × 236,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,656.24x = 139,678,697,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,678,697,748.83/427,656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,614.43

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