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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,050.20, 589,329.06 and 236,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,050.20, 589,329.06 and 236,063.54 is: 325,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,050.20 : 589,329.06 = 236,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,050.20/589,329.06 = 236,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,050.20x = 589,329.06 × 236,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,050.20x = 139,119,104,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,119,104,128.47/427,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,767.57

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