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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.13, 590,598.41 and 236,984.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.13, 590,598.41 and 236,984.42 is: 327,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.13 : 590,598.41 = 236,984.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.13/590,598.41 = 236,984.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.13x = 590,598.41 × 236,984.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.13x = 139,962,617,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,962,617,508.86/427,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,034.47

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