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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,052.92, 589,336.56 and 236,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,052.92, 589,336.56 and 236,069.50 is: 325,777.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,052.92 : 589,336.56 = 236,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,052.92/589,336.56 = 236,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,052.92x = 589,336.56 × 236,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,052.92x = 139,124,387,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,124,387,050.92/427,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,777.86

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