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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,723.59, 590,251.41 and 236,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,723.59, 590,251.41 and 236,732.88 is: 326,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,723.59 : 590,251.41 = 236,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,723.59/590,251.41 = 236,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,723.59x = 590,251.41 × 236,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,723.59x = 139,731,916,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,731,916,213.36/427,723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.42

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