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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,957.27, 590,573.82 and 236,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,957.27, 590,573.82 and 236,966.56 is: 327,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,957.27 : 590,573.82 = 236,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,957.27/590,573.82 = 236,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,957.27x = 590,573.82 × 236,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,957.27x = 139,946,246,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,946,246,551.46/427,957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,009.86

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