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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,958.63, 590,575.67 and 236,967.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,958.63, 590,575.67 and 236,967.91 is: 327,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,958.63 : 590,575.67 = 236,967.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,958.63/590,575.67 = 236,967.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,958.63x = 590,575.67 × 236,967.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,958.63x = 139,947,482,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,947,482,216.75/427,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,011.71

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