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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,096.95, 589,406.10 and 236,122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,096.95, 589,406.10 and 236,122.65 is: 325,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,096.95 : 589,406.10 = 236,122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,096.95/589,406.10 = 236,122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,096.95x = 589,406.10 × 236,122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,096.95x = 139,172,126,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,172,126,130.52/427,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,856.05

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