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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,946.67, 590,559.19 and 236,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,946.67, 590,559.19 and 236,955.96 is: 326,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,946.67 : 590,559.19 = 236,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,946.67/590,559.19 = 236,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,946.67x = 590,559.19 × 236,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,946.67x = 139,936,519,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,936,519,210.88/427,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,995.23

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