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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,946.63, 590,559.12 and 236,955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,946.63, 590,559.12 and 236,955.92 is: 326,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,946.63 : 590,559.12 = 236,955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,946.63/590,559.12 = 236,955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,946.63x = 590,559.12 × 236,955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,946.63x = 139,936,476,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,936,476,641.20/427,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,995.16

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