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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,090.88, 589,334.24 and 236,078.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,090.88, 589,334.24 and 236,078.30 is: 325,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,090.88 : 589,334.24 = 236,078.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,090.88/589,334.24 = 236,078.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,090.88x = 589,334.24 × 236,078.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,090.88x = 139,129,025,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,129,025,510.99/427,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,759.77

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