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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,954.38, 590,569.81 and 236,963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,954.38, 590,569.81 and 236,963.67 is: 327,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,954.38 : 590,569.81 = 236,963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,954.38/590,569.81 = 236,963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,954.38x = 590,569.81 × 236,963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,954.38x = 139,943,589,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,943,589,568.80/427,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,005.86

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