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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.55, 590,615.78 and 236,982.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.55, 590,615.78 and 236,982.95 is: 327,046.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.55 : 590,615.78 = 236,982.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.55/590,615.78 = 236,982.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.55x = 590,615.78 × 236,982.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.55x = 139,965,865,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,965,865,722.96/427,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,046.32

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