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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,975.63, 590,599.10 and 236,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,975.63, 590,599.10 and 236,984.92 is: 327,035.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,975.63 : 590,599.10 = 236,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,975.63/590,599.10 = 236,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,975.63x = 590,599.10 × 236,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,975.63x = 139,963,076,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963,076,327.65/427,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,035.16

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