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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,947.67, 590,560.57 and 236,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,947.67, 590,560.57 and 236,956.96 is: 326,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,947.67 : 590,560.57 = 236,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,947.67/590,560.57 = 236,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,947.67x = 590,560.57 × 236,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,947.67x = 139,937,437,363.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,937,437,363.07/427,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,996.61

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