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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,518.01, 589,971.43 and 236,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,518.01, 589,971.43 and 236,541.88 is: 326,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,518.01 : 589,971.43 = 236,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,518.01/589,971.43 = 236,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,518.01x = 589,971.43 × 236,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,518.01x = 139,552,951,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,552,951,198.49/427,518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,425.90

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