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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,392.32, 589,764.66 and 236,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,392.32, 589,764.66 and 236,358.16 is: 326,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,392.32 : 589,764.66 = 236,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,392.32/589,764.66 = 236,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,392.32x = 589,764.66 × 236,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,392.32x = 139,395,689,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,395,689,870.63/427,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,153.94

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