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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,953.38, 590,568.44 and 236,962.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,953.38, 590,568.44 and 236,962.67 is: 327,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,953.38 : 590,568.44 = 236,962.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,953.38/590,568.44 = 236,962.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,953.38x = 590,568.44 × 236,962.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,953.38x = 139,942,670,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,942,670,222.48/427,953.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,004.48

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