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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,037.90, 589,286.96 and 236,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,037.90, 589,286.96 and 236,039.90 is: 325,721.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,037.90 : 589,286.96 = 236,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,037.90/589,286.96 = 236,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,037.90x = 589,286.96 × 236,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,037.90x = 139,095,235,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,095,235,109.70/427,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,721.05

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