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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,397.32, 589,771.56 and 236,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,397.32, 589,771.56 and 236,363.16 is: 326,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,397.32 : 589,771.56 = 236,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,397.32/589,771.56 = 236,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,397.32x = 589,771.56 × 236,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,397.32x = 139,400,269,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,400,269,599.73/427,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,160.84

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