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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,973.13, 590,595.65 and 236,982.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,973.13, 590,595.65 and 236,982.42 is: 327,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,973.13 : 590,595.65 = 236,982.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,973.13/590,595.65 = 236,982.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,973.13x = 590,595.65 × 236,982.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,973.13x = 139,960,786,378.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960,786,378.47/427,973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,031.71

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