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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,995.06, 590,632.65 and 237,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,995.06, 590,632.65 and 237,008.22 is: 327,071.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,995.06 : 590,632.65 = 237,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,995.06/590,632.65 = 237,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,995.06x = 590,632.65 × 237,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,995.06x = 139,984,793,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,984,793,050.38/427,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,071.05

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