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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,089.90, 589,358.73 and 236,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,089.90, 589,358.73 and 236,091.90 is: 325,792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,089.90 : 589,358.73 = 236,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,089.90/589,358.73 = 236,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,089.90x = 589,358.73 × 236,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,089.90x = 139,142,822,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,142,822,347.29/427,089.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,792.82

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