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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,032.92, 589,282.42 and 236,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,032.92, 589,282.42 and 236,034.92 is: 325,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,032.92 : 589,282.42 = 236,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,032.92/589,282.42 = 236,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,032.92x = 589,282.42 × 236,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,032.92x = 139,091,228,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,091,228,862.11/427,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,715.47

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