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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.38, 590,605.98 and 236,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.38, 590,605.98 and 236,988.80 is: 327,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.38 : 590,605.98 = 236,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.38/590,605.98 = 236,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.38x = 590,605.98 × 236,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.38x = 139,967,002,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,967,002,473.02/427,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,044.52

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