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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,968.18, 590,588.85 and 236,977.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,968.18, 590,588.85 and 236,977.47 is: 327,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,968.18 : 590,588.85 = 236,977.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,968.18/590,588.85 = 236,977.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,968.18x = 590,588.85 × 236,977.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,968.18x = 139,956,251,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,956,251,483.21/427,968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,024.90

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