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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,967.88, 590,595.54 and 236,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,967.88, 590,595.54 and 236,981.22 is: 327,034.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,967.88 : 590,595.54 = 236,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,967.88/590,595.54 = 236,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,967.88x = 590,595.54 × 236,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,967.88x = 139,960,051,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960,051,595.76/427,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,034.01

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