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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,383.14, 589,770.72 and 236,384.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,383.14, 589,770.72 and 236,384.33 is: 326,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,383.14 : 589,770.72 = 236,384.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,383.14/589,770.72 = 236,384.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,383.14x = 589,770.72 × 236,384.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,383.14x = 139,412,553,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,412,553,551.96/427,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,200.41

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