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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,954.12, 590,569.47 and 236,963.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,954.12, 590,569.47 and 236,963.41 is: 327,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,954.12 : 590,569.47 = 236,963.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,954.12/590,569.47 = 236,963.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,954.12x = 590,569.47 × 236,963.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,954.12x = 139,943,353,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943,353,976.67/427,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,005.51

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