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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,035.60, 589,298.76 and 236,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,035.60, 589,298.76 and 236,044.08 is: 325,735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,035.60 : 589,298.76 = 236,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,035.60/589,298.76 = 236,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,035.60x = 589,298.76 × 236,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,035.60x = 139,100,483,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,100,483,649.34/427,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,735.10

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