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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,958.06, 590,574.91 and 236,967.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,958.06, 590,574.91 and 236,967.35 is: 327,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,958.06 : 590,574.91 = 236,967.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,958.06/590,574.91 = 236,967.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,958.06x = 590,574.91 × 236,967.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,958.06x = 139,946,970,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,946,970,953.72/427,958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,010.95

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