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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,998.66, 590,656.73 and 237,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,998.66, 590,656.73 and 237,012.06 is: 327,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,998.66 : 590,656.73 = 237,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,998.66/590,656.73 = 237,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,998.66x = 590,656.73 × 237,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,998.66x = 139,992,768,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,992,768,330.16/427,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,086.93

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