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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,059.35, 589,318.77 and 236,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,059.35, 589,318.77 and 236,060.44 is: 325,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,059.35 : 589,318.77 = 236,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,059.35/589,318.77 = 236,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,059.35x = 589,318.77 × 236,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,059.35x = 139,114,847,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,114,847,558.39/427,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,750.62

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