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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,968.32, 590,589.04 and 236,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,968.32, 590,589.04 and 236,977.60 is: 327,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,968.32 : 590,589.04 = 236,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,968.32/590,589.04 = 236,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,968.32x = 590,589.04 × 236,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,968.32x = 139,956,373,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,956,373,285.50/427,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,025.08

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