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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,251.50, 589,597.35 and 236,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,251.50, 589,597.35 and 236,266.46 is: 326,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,251.50 : 589,597.35 = 236,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,251.50/589,597.35 = 236,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,251.50x = 589,597.35 × 236,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,251.50x = 139,302,078,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,302,078,709.88/427,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,042.34

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