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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,071.24, 589,335.18 and 236,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,071.24, 589,335.18 and 236,072.32 is: 325,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,071.24 : 589,335.18 = 236,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,071.24/589,335.18 = 236,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,071.24x = 589,335.18 × 236,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,071.24x = 139,125,723,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,125,723,200.22/427,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,767.02

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