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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,058.92, 589,318.30 and 236,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,058.92, 589,318.30 and 236,060.92 is: 325,751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,058.92 : 589,318.30 = 236,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,058.92/589,318.30 = 236,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,058.92x = 589,318.30 × 236,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,058.92x = 139,115,020,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,115,020,070.84/427,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,751.35

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