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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,964.17, 590,583.32 and 236,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,964.17, 590,583.32 and 236,973.46 is: 327,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,964.17 : 590,583.32 = 236,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,964.17/590,583.32 = 236,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,964.17x = 590,583.32 × 236,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,964.17x = 139,952,572,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,952,572,758.69/427,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,019.37

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