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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,962.61, 590,581.17 and 236,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,962.61, 590,581.17 and 236,971.90 is: 327,017.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,962.61 : 590,581.17 = 236,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,962.61/590,581.17 = 236,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,962.61x = 590,581.17 × 236,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,962.61x = 139,951,139,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,139,297.81/427,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,017.21

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