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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,997.04, 590,654.48 and 237,010.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,997.04, 590,654.48 and 237,010.43 is: 327,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,997.04 : 590,654.48 = 237,010.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,997.04/590,654.48 = 237,010.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,997.04x = 590,654.48 × 237,010.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,997.04x = 139,991,272,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,991,272,249.78/427,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,084.67

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