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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,968.05, 590,613.71 and 236,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,968.05, 590,613.71 and 236,981.44 is: 327,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,968.05 : 590,613.71 = 236,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,968.05/590,613.71 = 236,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,968.05x = 590,613.71 × 236,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,968.05x = 139,964,488,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,964,488,365.92/427,968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.25

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