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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,229.71, 589,565.34 and 236,236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,229.71, 589,565.34 and 236,236.57 is: 326,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,229.71 : 589,565.34 = 236,236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,229.71/589,565.34 = 236,236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,229.71x = 589,565.34 × 236,236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,229.71x = 139,276,893,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,276,893,712.48/427,229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,000.02

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