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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,970.13, 590,598.74 and 236,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,970.13, 590,598.74 and 236,983.54 is: 327,037.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,970.13 : 590,598.74 = 236,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,970.13/590,598.74 = 236,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,970.13x = 590,598.74 × 236,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,970.13x = 139,962,180,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,180,124.74/427,970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,037.26

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