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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,964.81, 590,584.22 and 236,974.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,964.81, 590,584.22 and 236,974.10 is: 327,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,964.81 : 590,584.22 = 236,974.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,964.81/590,584.22 = 236,974.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,964.81x = 590,584.22 × 236,974.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,964.81x = 139,953,164,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953,164,008.70/427,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,020.26

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