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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,690.11, 590,150.57 and 236,703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,690.11, 590,150.57 and 236,703.05 is: 326,616.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,690.11 : 590,150.57 = 236,703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,690.11/590,150.57 = 236,703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,690.11x = 590,150.57 × 236,703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,690.11x = 139,690,439,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,690,439,878.24/427,690.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,616.02

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