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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,116.92, 589,396.02 and 236,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,116.92, 589,396.02 and 236,118.92 is: 325,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,116.92 : 589,396.02 = 236,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,116.92/589,396.02 = 236,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,116.92x = 589,396.02 × 236,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,116.92x = 139,167,548,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,167,548,747.72/427,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,830.10

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