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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,966.37, 590,586.30 and 236,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,966.37, 590,586.30 and 236,975.66 is: 327,022.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,966.37 : 590,586.30 = 236,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,966.37/590,586.30 = 236,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,966.37x = 590,586.30 × 236,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,966.37x = 139,954,578,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,954,578,229.46/427,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,022.37

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