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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,085.25, 589,326.48 and 236,072.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,085.25, 589,326.48 and 236,072.67 is: 325,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,085.25 : 589,326.48 = 236,072.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,085.25/589,326.48 = 236,072.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,085.25x = 589,326.48 × 236,072.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,085.25x = 139,123,875,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,123,875,635.30/427,085.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,752.00

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