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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,723.34, 590,251.07 and 236,732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,723.34, 590,251.07 and 236,732.63 is: 326,687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,723.34 : 590,251.07 = 236,732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,723.34/590,251.07 = 236,732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,723.34x = 590,251.07 × 236,732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,723.34x = 139,731,686,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,686,977.75/427,723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.08

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