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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,039.52, 589,288.92 and 236,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,039.52, 589,288.92 and 236,041.52 is: 325,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,039.52 : 589,288.92 = 236,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,039.52/589,288.92 = 236,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,039.52x = 589,288.92 × 236,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,039.52x = 139,096,652,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096,652,395.96/427,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,723.14

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