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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,957.13, 590,573.61 and 236,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,957.13, 590,573.61 and 236,966.41 is: 327,009.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,957.13 : 590,573.61 = 236,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,957.13/590,573.61 = 236,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,957.13x = 590,573.61 × 236,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,957.13x = 139,946,107,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,946,107,017.61/427,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,009.64

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