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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,735.59, 590,267.97 and 236,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,735.59, 590,267.97 and 236,744.88 is: 326,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,735.59 : 590,267.97 = 236,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,735.59/590,267.97 = 236,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,735.59x = 590,267.97 × 236,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,735.59x = 139,742,919,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,742,919,725.49/427,735.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,703.98

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