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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,034.10, 589,296.69 and 236,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,034.10, 589,296.69 and 236,042.58 is: 325,733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,034.10 : 589,296.69 = 236,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,034.10/589,296.69 = 236,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,034.10x = 589,296.69 × 236,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,034.10x = 139,099,111,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,099,111,093.06/427,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,733.03

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