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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,034.40, 589,282.14 and 236,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,034.40, 589,282.14 and 236,036.40 is: 325,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,034.40 : 589,282.14 = 236,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,034.40/589,282.14 = 236,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,034.40x = 589,282.14 × 236,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,034.40x = 139,092,034,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092,034,909.90/427,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,716.23

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