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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,995.56, 590,633.34 and 237,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,995.56, 590,633.34 and 237,008.72 is: 327,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,995.56 : 590,633.34 = 237,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,995.56/590,633.34 = 237,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,995.56x = 590,633.34 × 237,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,995.56x = 139,985,251,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,985,251,902.73/427,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,071.74

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