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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,111.24, 589,404.72 and 236,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,111.24, 589,404.72 and 236,120.44 is: 325,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,111.24 : 589,404.72 = 236,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,111.24/589,404.72 = 236,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,111.24x = 589,404.72 × 236,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,111.24x = 139,170,501,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170,501,824.48/427,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,841.35

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