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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,348.72, 589,701.65 and 236,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,348.72, 589,701.65 and 236,358.01 is: 326,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,348.72 : 589,701.65 = 236,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,348.72/589,701.65 = 236,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,348.72x = 589,701.65 × 236,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,348.72x = 139,380,708,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,380,708,043.05/427,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,152.16

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