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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,973.63, 590,596.34 and 236,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,973.63, 590,596.34 and 236,982.92 is: 327,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,973.63 : 590,596.34 = 236,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,973.63/590,596.34 = 236,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,973.63x = 590,596.34 × 236,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,973.63x = 139,961,241,056.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,241,056.62/427,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,032.40

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