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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,033.60, 589,296 and 236,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,033.60, 589,296 and 236,042.08 is: 325,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,033.60 : 589,296 = 236,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,033.60/589,296 = 236,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,033.60x = 589,296 × 236,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,033.60x = 139,098,653,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,098,653,575.68/427,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,732.34

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