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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,369.66, 589,730.48 and 236,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,369.66, 589,730.48 and 236,378.96 is: 326,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,369.66 : 589,730.48 = 236,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,369.66/589,730.48 = 236,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,369.66x = 589,730.48 × 236,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,369.66x = 139,399,877,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,399,877,542.70/427,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,181.03

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