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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,063.22, 589,324.12 and 236,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,063.22, 589,324.12 and 236,064.32 is: 325,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,063.22 : 589,324.12 = 236,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,063.22/589,324.12 = 236,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,063.22x = 589,324.12 × 236,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,063.22x = 139,118,397,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,118,397,647.40/427,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,755.98

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