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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,337.07, 589,688.42 and 236,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,337.07, 589,688.42 and 236,302.62 is: 326,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,337.07 : 589,688.42 = 236,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,337.07/589,688.42 = 236,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,337.07x = 589,688.42 × 236,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,337.07x = 139,344,917,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,344,917,448.15/427,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,077.30

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