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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,955.88, 590,571.88 and 236,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,955.88, 590,571.88 and 236,965.16 is: 327,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,955.88 : 590,571.88 = 236,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,955.88/590,571.88 = 236,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,955.88x = 590,571.88 × 236,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,955.88x = 139,944,960,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,944,960,035.70/427,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,007.92

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