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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,999.06, 590,638.17 and 237,012.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,999.06, 590,638.17 and 237,012.22 is: 327,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,999.06 : 590,638.17 = 237,012.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,999.06/590,638.17 = 237,012.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,999.06x = 590,638.17 × 237,012.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,999.06x = 139,988,463,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,988,463,888.44/427,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,076.57

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