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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,968.89, 590,596.65 and 236,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,968.89, 590,596.65 and 236,982.28 is: 327,035.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,968.89 : 590,596.65 = 236,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,968.89/590,596.65 = 236,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,968.89x = 590,596.65 × 236,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,968.89x = 139,960,940,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960,940,677.36/427,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.31

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