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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,028.75, 589,294.68 and 236,038.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,028.75, 589,294.68 and 236,038.04 is: 325,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,028.75 : 589,294.68 = 236,038.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,028.75/589,294.68 = 236,038.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,028.75x = 589,294.68 × 236,038.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,028.75x = 139,095,958,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,095,958,303.15/427,028.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,729.73

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