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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,045.52, 589,297.20 and 236,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,045.52, 589,297.20 and 236,047.52 is: 325,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,045.52 : 589,297.20 = 236,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,045.52/589,297.20 = 236,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,045.52x = 589,297.20 × 236,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,045.52x = 139,102,142,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,102,142,602.94/427,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,731.42

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