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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,910.51, 590,534.96 and 236,923.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,910.51, 590,534.96 and 236,923.90 is: 326,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,910.51 : 590,534.96 = 236,923.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,910.51/590,534.96 = 236,923.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,910.51x = 590,534.96 × 236,923.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,910.51x = 139,911,845,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,911,845,809.54/427,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,965.20

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