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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,966.06, 590,585.95 and 236,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,966.06, 590,585.95 and 236,975.35 is: 327,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,966.06 : 590,585.95 = 236,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,966.06/590,585.95 = 236,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,966.06x = 590,585.95 × 236,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,966.06x = 139,954,312,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,954,312,206.33/427,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,021.99

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