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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,096.58, 589,405.58 and 236,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,096.58, 589,405.58 and 236,122.27 is: 325,855.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,096.58 : 589,405.58 = 236,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,096.58/589,405.58 = 236,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,096.58x = 589,405.58 × 236,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,096.58x = 139,171,782,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,171,782,394.01/427,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,855.53

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