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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,914.03, 590,539.81 and 236,927.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,914.03, 590,539.81 and 236,927.42 is: 326,970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,914.03 : 590,539.81 = 236,927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,914.03/590,539.81 = 236,927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,914.03x = 590,539.81 × 236,927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,914.03x = 139,915,075,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,915,075,363.10/427,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,970.06

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