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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,966.31, 590,586.29 and 236,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,966.31, 590,586.29 and 236,975.60 is: 327,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,966.31 : 590,586.29 = 236,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,966.31/590,586.29 = 236,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,966.31x = 590,586.29 × 236,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,966.31x = 139,954,540,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,954,540,424.52/427,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,022.33

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