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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,943.76, 590,565.24 and 236,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,943.76, 590,565.24 and 236,969.52 is: 327,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,943.76 : 590,565.24 = 236,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,943.76/590,565.24 = 236,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,943.76x = 590,565.24 × 236,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,943.76x = 139,945,961,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,945,961,451.49/427,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,019.52

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