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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,967.13, 590,587.33 and 236,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,967.13, 590,587.33 and 236,976.42 is: 327,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,967.13 : 590,587.33 = 236,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,967.13/590,587.33 = 236,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,967.13x = 590,587.33 × 236,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,967.13x = 139,955,271,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,955,271,160.76/427,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,023.41

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