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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,038.68, 589,313.52 and 236,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,038.68, 589,313.52 and 236,052.04 is: 325,751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,038.68 : 589,313.52 = 236,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,038.68/589,313.52 = 236,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,038.68x = 589,313.52 × 236,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,038.68x = 139,108,658,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,108,658,595.58/427,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,751.89

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