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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,964.67, 590,584.01 and 236,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,964.67, 590,584.01 and 236,973.96 is: 327,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,964.67 : 590,584.01 = 236,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,964.67/590,584.01 = 236,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,964.67x = 590,584.01 × 236,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,964.67x = 139,953,031,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953,031,562.38/427,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,020.06

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