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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,017.60, 589,273.92 and 236,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,017.60, 589,273.92 and 236,026.08 is: 325,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,017.60 : 589,273.92 = 236,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,017.60/589,273.92 = 236,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,017.60x = 589,273.92 × 236,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,017.60x = 139,084,013,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,084,013,383.83/427,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,710.26

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