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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,657.87, 590,186.38 and 236,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,657.87, 590,186.38 and 236,671.32 is: 326,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,657.87 : 590,186.38 = 236,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,657.87/590,186.38 = 236,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,657.87x = 590,186.38 × 236,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,657.87x = 139,680,189,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,680,189,600.62/427,657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,616.67

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