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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,022.34, 589,265.64 and 236,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,022.34, 589,265.64 and 236,024.34 is: 325,699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,022.34 : 589,265.64 = 236,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,022.34/589,265.64 = 236,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,022.34x = 589,265.64 × 236,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,022.34x = 139,081,033,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,081,033,765.68/427,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,699.67

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