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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.62, 590,597.71 and 236,983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.62, 590,597.71 and 236,983.01 is: 327,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.62 : 590,597.71 = 236,983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.62/590,597.71 = 236,983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.62x = 590,597.71 × 236,983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.62x = 139,961,619,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,619,469.46/427,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,036.34

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