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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,349.72, 589,703.02 and 236,359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,349.72, 589,703.02 and 236,359.01 is: 326,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,349.72 : 589,703.02 = 236,359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,349.72/589,703.02 = 236,359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,349.72x = 589,703.02 × 236,359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,349.72x = 139,381,622,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,381,622,001.21/427,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,153.54

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