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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.25, 590,597.19 and 236,982.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.25, 590,597.19 and 236,982.63 is: 327,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.25 : 590,597.19 = 236,982.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.25/590,597.19 = 236,982.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.25x = 590,597.19 × 236,982.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.25x = 139,961,275,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,275,356.81/427,969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.83

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