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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,961.88, 590,580.16 and 236,971.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,961.88, 590,580.16 and 236,971.16 is: 327,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,961.88 : 590,580.16 = 236,971.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,961.88/590,580.16 = 236,971.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,961.88x = 590,580.16 × 236,971.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,961.88x = 139,950,465,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,950,465,588.19/427,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,016.19

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