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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,062.22, 589,322.74 and 236,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,062.22, 589,322.74 and 236,063.32 is: 325,754.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,062.22 : 589,322.74 = 236,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,062.22/589,322.74 = 236,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,062.22x = 589,322.74 × 236,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,062.22x = 139,117,482,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,117,482,555.90/427,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,754.60

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