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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,119.68, 589,399.83 and 236,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,119.68, 589,399.83 and 236,121.68 is: 325,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,119.68 : 589,399.83 = 236,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,119.68/589,399.83 = 236,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,119.68x = 589,399.83 × 236,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,119.68x = 139,170,078,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170,078,051.31/427,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,833.92

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