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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,071.11, 589,328.44 and 236,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,071.11, 589,328.44 and 236,069.46 is: 325,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,071.11 : 589,328.44 = 236,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,071.11/589,328.44 = 236,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,071.11x = 589,328.44 × 236,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,071.11x = 139,122,446,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,122,446,003.27/427,071.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,759.44

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