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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,033.90, 589,281.45 and 236,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,033.90, 589,281.45 and 236,035.90 is: 325,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,033.90 : 589,281.45 = 236,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,033.90/589,281.45 = 236,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,033.90x = 589,281.45 × 236,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,033.90x = 139,091,577,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,091,577,404.06/427,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,715.54

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