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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,660.49, 590,190.02 and 236,673.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,660.49, 590,190.02 and 236,673.95 is: 326,620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,660.49 : 590,190.02 = 236,673.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,660.49/590,190.02 = 236,673.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,660.49x = 590,190.02 × 236,673.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,660.49x = 139,682,602,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,682,602,100.61/427,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,620.31

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