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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,974.33, 590,597.31 and 236,983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,974.33, 590,597.31 and 236,983.62 is: 327,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,974.33 : 590,597.31 = 236,983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,974.33/590,597.31 = 236,983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,974.33x = 590,597.31 × 236,983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,974.33x = 139,961,888,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,888,486.06/427,974.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,033.37

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