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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,965.37, 590,584.92 and 236,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,965.37, 590,584.92 and 236,974.66 is: 327,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,965.37 : 590,584.92 = 236,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,965.37/590,584.92 = 236,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,965.37x = 590,584.92 × 236,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,965.37x = 139,953,662,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953,662,908.03/427,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,021.00

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