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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.58, 590,599.03 and 236,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.58, 590,599.03 and 236,984.87 is: 327,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.58 : 590,599.03 = 236,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.58/590,599.03 = 236,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.58x = 590,599.03 × 236,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.58x = 139,963,034,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963,034,346.68/427,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.09

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