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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,044.91, 589,325.49 and 236,061.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,044.91, 589,325.49 and 236,061.49 is: 325,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,044.91 : 589,325.49 = 236,061.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,044.91/589,325.49 = 236,061.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,044.91x = 589,325.49 × 236,061.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,044.91x = 139,117,053,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,117,053,264.38/427,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,766.80

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