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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,366.66, 589,726.36 and 236,375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,366.66, 589,726.36 and 236,375.95 is: 326,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,366.66 : 589,726.36 = 236,375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,366.66/589,726.36 = 236,375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,366.66x = 589,726.36 × 236,375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,366.66x = 139,397,127,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397,127,403.16/427,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,176.89

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