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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,441.14, 589,866.39 and 236,450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,441.14, 589,866.39 and 236,450.43 is: 326,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,441.14 : 589,866.39 = 236,450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,441.14/589,866.39 = 236,450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,441.14x = 589,866.39 × 236,450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,441.14x = 139,474,161,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,474,161,558.05/427,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,300.28

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