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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,094.16, 589,344.84 and 236,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,094.16, 589,344.84 and 236,076.72 is: 325,760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,094.16 : 589,344.84 = 236,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,094.16/589,344.84 = 236,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,094.16x = 589,344.84 × 236,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,094.16x = 139,130,596,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,130,596,776.13/427,094.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,760.94

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