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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,727.84, 590,257.26 and 236,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,727.84, 590,257.26 and 236,737.14 is: 326,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,727.84 : 590,257.26 = 236,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,727.84/590,257.26 = 236,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,727.84x = 590,257.26 × 236,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,727.84x = 139,735,815,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,735,815,596.64/427,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,693.29

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