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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,032.68, 589,305.24 and 236,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,032.68, 589,305.24 and 236,046.02 is: 325,743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,032.68 : 589,305.24 = 236,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,032.68/589,305.24 = 236,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,032.68x = 589,305.24 × 236,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,032.68x = 139,103,153,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,103,153,520.62/427,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,743.58

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