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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,054.20, 589,334.58 and 236,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,054.20, 589,334.58 and 236,067.54 is: 325,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,054.20 : 589,334.58 = 236,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,054.20/589,334.58 = 236,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,054.20x = 589,334.58 × 236,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,054.20x = 139,122,764,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,122,764,537.53/427,054.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,773.09

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