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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,350.83, 589,704.48 and 236,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,350.83, 589,704.48 and 236,360.12 is: 326,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,350.83 : 589,704.48 = 236,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,350.83/589,704.48 = 236,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,350.83x = 589,704.48 × 236,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,350.83x = 139,382,618,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,382,618,708.82/427,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,155.02

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