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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,726.52, 590,244.03 and 236,728.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,726.52, 590,244.03 and 236,728.52 is: 326,675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,726.52 : 590,244.03 = 236,728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,726.52/590,244.03 = 236,728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,726.52x = 590,244.03 × 236,728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,726.52x = 139,727,598,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,727,598,243.05/427,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,675.08

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