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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,374.64, 589,725.24 and 236,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,374.64, 589,725.24 and 236,362 is: 326,150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,374.64 : 589,725.24 = 236,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,374.64/589,725.24 = 236,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,374.64x = 589,725.24 × 236,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,374.64x = 139,388,637,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,388,637,176.88/427,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,150.93

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