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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,976.33, 590,600.07 and 236,985.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,976.33, 590,600.07 and 236,985.62 is: 327,036.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,976.33 : 590,600.07 = 236,985.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,976.33/590,600.07 = 236,985.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,976.33x = 590,600.07 × 236,985.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,976.33x = 139,963,723,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,963,723,760.99/427,976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,036.13

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