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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,212.92, 589,565.64 and 236,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,212.92, 589,565.64 and 236,233.14 is: 326,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,212.92 : 589,565.64 = 236,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,212.92/589,565.64 = 236,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,212.92x = 589,565.64 × 236,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,212.92x = 139,274,942,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,274,942,373.31/427,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,008.27

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