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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,444.14, 589,870.53 and 236,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,444.14, 589,870.53 and 236,453.43 is: 326,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,444.14 : 589,870.53 = 236,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,444.14/589,870.53 = 236,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,444.14x = 589,870.53 × 236,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,444.14x = 139,476,910,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,476,910,074.42/427,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,304.42

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