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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,973.38, 590,603.22 and 236,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,973.38, 590,603.22 and 236,986.80 is: 327,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,973.38 : 590,603.22 = 236,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,973.38/590,603.22 = 236,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,973.38x = 590,603.22 × 236,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,973.38x = 139,965,167,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,965,167,177.50/427,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,041.76

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