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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,963.14, 590,581.89 and 236,972.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,963.14, 590,581.89 and 236,972.43 is: 327,017.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,963.14 : 590,581.89 = 236,972.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,963.14/590,581.89 = 236,972.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,963.14x = 590,581.89 × 236,972.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,963.14x = 139,951,625,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,951,625,587.29/427,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,017.94

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