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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,723.84, 590,251.75 and 236,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,723.84, 590,251.75 and 236,733.13 is: 326,687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,723.84 : 590,251.75 = 236,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,723.84/590,251.75 = 236,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,723.84x = 590,251.75 × 236,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,723.84x = 139,732,144,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732,144,265.48/427,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,687.76

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