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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,962.80, 590,581.42 and 236,972.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,962.80, 590,581.42 and 236,972.09 is: 327,017.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,962.80 : 590,581.42 = 236,972.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,962.80/590,581.42 = 236,972.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,962.80x = 590,581.42 × 236,972.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,962.80x = 139,951,313,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,313,412.57/427,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,017.47

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