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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.11, 590,597.33 and 236,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.11, 590,597.33 and 236,982.50 is: 327,035.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.11 : 590,597.33 = 236,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.11/590,597.33 = 236,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.11x = 590,597.33 × 236,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.11x = 139,961,227,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,227,618.83/427,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.82

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