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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,962.86, 590,581.51 and 236,972.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,962.86, 590,581.51 and 236,972.15 is: 327,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,962.86 : 590,581.51 = 236,972.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,962.86/590,581.51 = 236,972.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,962.86x = 590,581.51 × 236,972.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,962.86x = 139,951,370,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,370,174.95/427,962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,017.56

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