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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,972.33, 590,594.55 and 236,981.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,972.33, 590,594.55 and 236,981.62 is: 327,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,972.33 : 590,594.55 = 236,981.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,972.33/590,594.55 = 236,981.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,972.33x = 590,594.55 × 236,981.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,972.33x = 139,960,053,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960,053,222.17/427,972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,030.61

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