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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.39, 590,597.34 and 236,982.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.39, 590,597.34 and 236,982.78 is: 327,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.39 : 590,597.34 = 236,982.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.39/590,597.34 = 236,982.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.39x = 590,597.34 × 236,982.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.39x = 139,961,399,493.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,399,493.81/427,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,036.00

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