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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.63, 590,598.05 and 236,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.63, 590,598.05 and 236,983.04 is: 327,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.63 : 590,598.05 = 236,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.63/590,598.05 = 236,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.63x = 590,598.05 × 236,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.63x = 139,961,721,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,721,307.07/427,969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,036.57

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