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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,433.76, 589,859.01 and 236,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,433.76, 589,859.01 and 236,460.06 is: 326,315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,433.76 : 589,859.01 = 236,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,433.76/589,859.01 = 236,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,433.76x = 589,859.01 × 236,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,433.76x = 139,478,096,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,478,096,896.14/427,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,315.12

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