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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,656.62, 590,184.65 and 236,670.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,656.62, 590,184.65 and 236,670.07 is: 326,614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,656.62 : 590,184.65 = 236,670.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,656.62/590,184.65 = 236,670.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,656.62x = 590,184.65 × 236,670.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,656.62x = 139,679,041,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,679,041,544.64/427,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,614.94

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