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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,974.63, 590,597.72 and 236,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,974.63, 590,597.72 and 236,983.92 is: 327,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,974.63 : 590,597.72 = 236,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,974.63/590,597.72 = 236,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,974.63x = 590,597.72 × 236,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,974.63x = 139,962,162,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,162,828.66/427,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,033.78

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