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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,452.22, 589,901.43 and 236,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,452.22, 589,901.43 and 236,462.32 is: 326,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,452.22 : 589,901.43 = 236,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,452.22/589,901.43 = 236,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,452.22x = 589,901.43 × 236,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,452.22x = 139,489,460,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,489,460,709.12/427,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,327.61

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