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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,947.93, 590,560.92 and 236,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,947.93, 590,560.92 and 236,957.22 is: 326,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,947.93 : 590,560.92 = 236,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,947.93/590,560.92 = 236,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,947.93x = 590,560.92 × 236,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,947.93x = 139,937,673,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,937,673,843.84/427,947.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,996.96

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