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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,326, 589,718.72 and 236,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,326, 589,718.72 and 236,352.28 is: 326,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,326 : 589,718.72 = 236,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,326/589,718.72 = 236,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,326x = 589,718.72 × 236,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,326x = 139,381,364,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,381,364,030.68/427,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,171.04

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