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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,186.59, 589,493.94 and 236,187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,186.59, 589,493.94 and 236,187.38 is: 325,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,186.59 : 589,493.94 = 236,187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,186.59/589,493.94 = 236,187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,186.59x = 589,493.94 × 236,187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,186.59x = 139,231,026,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,231,026,267.01/427,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,925.55

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