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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,955.12, 590,570.85 and 236,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,955.12, 590,570.85 and 236,964.41 is: 327,006.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,955.12 : 590,570.85 = 236,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,955.12/590,570.85 = 236,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,955.12x = 590,570.85 × 236,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,955.12x = 139,944,273,033.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,944,273,033.45/427,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,006.89

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