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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,945.52, 590,582.63 and 236,958.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,945.52, 590,582.63 and 236,958.91 is: 327,013.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,945.52 : 590,582.63 = 236,958.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,945.52/590,582.63 = 236,958.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,945.52x = 590,582.63 × 236,958.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,945.52x = 139,943,815,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943,815,385.67/427,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,013.15

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