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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,969.90, 590,598.03 and 236,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,969.90, 590,598.03 and 236,983.29 is: 327,036.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,969.90 : 590,598.03 = 236,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,969.90/590,598.03 = 236,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,969.90x = 590,598.03 × 236,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,969.90x = 139,961,864,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,864,216.92/427,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,036.70

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