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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,816.88, 590,391.96 and 236,833.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,816.88, 590,391.96 and 236,833.46 is: 326,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,816.88 : 590,391.96 = 236,833.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,816.88/590,391.96 = 236,833.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,816.88x = 590,391.96 × 236,833.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,816.88x = 139,824,570,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,824,570,642.98/427,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,832.76

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