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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,011.84, 589,306.92 and 236,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,011.84, 589,306.92 and 236,021.16 is: 325,726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,011.84 : 589,306.92 = 236,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,011.84/589,306.92 = 236,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,011.84x = 589,306.92 × 236,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,011.84x = 139,088,902,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,088,902,854.43/427,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,726.10

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