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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,961.85, 590,605.16 and 236,975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,961.85, 590,605.16 and 236,975.22 is: 327,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,961.85 : 590,605.16 = 236,975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,961.85/590,605.16 = 236,975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,961.85x = 590,605.16 × 236,975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,961.85x = 139,958,786,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,958,786,539.26/427,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.66

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