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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,367.66, 589,727.73 and 236,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,367.66, 589,727.73 and 236,376.95 is: 326,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,367.66 : 589,727.73 = 236,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,367.66/589,727.73 = 236,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,367.66x = 589,727.73 × 236,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,367.66x = 139,398,042,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,398,042,147.82/427,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,178.27

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