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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,968.63, 590,596.67 and 236,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,968.63, 590,596.67 and 236,982.04 is: 327,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,968.63 : 590,596.67 = 236,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,968.63/590,596.67 = 236,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,968.63x = 590,596.67 × 236,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,968.63x = 139,960,802,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960,802,789.77/427,968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.19

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