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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,068.84, 589,329.72 and 236,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,068.84, 589,329.72 and 236,070.84 is: 325,763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,068.84 : 589,329.72 = 236,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,068.84/589,329.72 = 236,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,068.84x = 589,329.72 × 236,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,068.84x = 139,123,562,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,123,562,037.37/427,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,763.79

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