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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,729.84, 590,260.02 and 236,739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,729.84, 590,260.02 and 236,739.14 is: 326,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,729.84 : 590,260.02 = 236,739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,729.84/590,260.02 = 236,739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,729.84x = 590,260.02 × 236,739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,729.84x = 139,737,649,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,737,649,511.18/427,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,696.05

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