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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,960.29, 590,585.18 and 236,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,960.29, 590,585.18 and 236,973.69 is: 327,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,960.29 : 590,585.18 = 236,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,960.29/590,585.18 = 236,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,960.29x = 590,585.18 × 236,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,960.29x = 139,953,148,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953,148,179.05/427,960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,023.68

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