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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,956.88, 590,573.26 and 236,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,956.88, 590,573.26 and 236,966.16 is: 327,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,956.88 : 590,573.26 = 236,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,956.88/590,573.26 = 236,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,956.88x = 590,573.26 × 236,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,956.88x = 139,945,877,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,945,877,620.88/427,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,009.30

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