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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.13, 590,597.36 and 236,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.13, 590,597.36 and 236,982.54 is: 327,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.13 : 590,597.36 = 236,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.13/590,597.36 = 236,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.13x = 590,597.36 × 236,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.13x = 139,961,262,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,262,490.09/427,969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.88

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