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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,962.53, 590,581.07 and 236,971.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,962.53, 590,581.07 and 236,971.81 is: 327,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,962.53 : 590,581.07 = 236,971.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,962.53/590,581.07 = 236,971.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,962.53x = 590,581.07 × 236,971.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,962.53x = 139,951,063,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,063,924.78/427,962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,017.10

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