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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,912.06, 590,537.11 and 236,925.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,912.06, 590,537.11 and 236,925.45 is: 326,967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,912.06 : 590,537.11 = 236,925.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,912.06/590,537.11 = 236,925.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,912.06x = 590,537.11 × 236,925.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,912.06x = 139,913,270,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,913,270,528.45/427,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,967.35

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