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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,252, 589,598.04 and 236,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,252, 589,598.04 and 236,266.96 is: 326,043.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,252 : 589,598.04 = 236,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,252/589,598.04 = 236,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,252x = 589,598.04 × 236,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,252x = 139,302,536,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,302,536,532.76/427,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,043.03

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