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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,955.72, 590,571.67 and 236,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,955.72, 590,571.67 and 236,965.01 is: 327,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,955.72 : 590,571.67 = 236,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,955.72/590,571.67 = 236,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,955.72x = 590,571.67 × 236,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,955.72x = 139,944,818,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,944,818,142.00/427,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,007.71

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