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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,998.06, 590,636.79 and 237,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,998.06, 590,636.79 and 237,011.22 is: 327,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,998.06 : 590,636.79 = 237,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,998.06/590,636.79 = 237,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,998.06x = 590,636.79 × 237,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,998.06x = 139,987,546,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,987,546,174.78/427,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,075.19

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