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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,083.75, 589,324.41 and 236,071.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,083.75, 589,324.41 and 236,071.17 is: 325,749.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,083.75 : 589,324.41 = 236,071.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,083.75/589,324.41 = 236,071.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,083.75x = 589,324.41 × 236,071.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,083.75x = 139,122,502,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,122,502,978.26/427,083.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,749.93

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