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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,910.06, 590,534.34 and 236,923.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,910.06, 590,534.34 and 236,923.46 is: 326,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,910.06 : 590,534.34 = 236,923.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,910.06/590,534.34 = 236,923.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,910.06x = 590,534.34 × 236,923.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,910.06x = 139,911,437,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,911,437,454.99/427,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,964.59

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