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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,983.32, 590,559.06 and 236,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,983.32, 590,559.06 and 236,991.80 is: 327,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,983.32 : 590,559.06 = 236,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,983.32/590,559.06 = 236,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,983.32x = 590,559.06 × 236,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,983.32x = 139,957,654,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,957,654,635.71/427,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,016.61

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