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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,734.09, 590,265.90 and 236,743.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,734.09, 590,265.90 and 236,743.38 is: 326,701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,734.09 : 590,265.90 = 236,743.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,734.09/590,265.90 = 236,743.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,734.09x = 590,265.90 × 236,743.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,734.09x = 139,741,544,264.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,741,544,264.74/427,734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,701.91

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