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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,050.91, 589,333.77 and 236,067.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,050.91, 589,333.77 and 236,067.49 is: 325,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,050.91 : 589,333.77 = 236,067.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,050.91/589,333.77 = 236,067.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,050.91x = 589,333.77 × 236,067.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,050.91x = 139,122,543,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,122,543,856.14/427,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,775.08

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