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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,967.01, 590,594.07 and 236,980.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,967.01, 590,594.07 and 236,980.41 is: 327,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,967.01 : 590,594.07 = 236,980.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,967.01/590,594.07 = 236,980.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,967.01x = 590,594.07 × 236,980.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,967.01x = 139,959,224,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,959,224,852.17/427,967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,032.74

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