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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.08, 590,598.35 and 236,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.08, 590,598.35 and 236,984.37 is: 327,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.08 : 590,598.35 = 236,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.08/590,598.35 = 236,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.08x = 590,598.35 × 236,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.08x = 139,962,576,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,576,712.87/427,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,034.41

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