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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,059.22, 589,318.60 and 236,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,059.22, 589,318.60 and 236,060.31 is: 325,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,059.22 : 589,318.60 = 236,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,059.22/589,318.60 = 236,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,059.22x = 589,318.60 × 236,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,059.22x = 139,114,731,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,114,731,404.77/427,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,750.45

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