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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,722.84, 590,250.38 and 236,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,722.84, 590,250.38 and 236,732.13 is: 326,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,722.84 : 590,250.38 = 236,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,722.84/590,250.38 = 236,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,722.84x = 590,250.38 × 236,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,722.84x = 139,731,228,507.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,228,507.05/427,722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,686.39

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