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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,029.95, 589,280.97 and 233,447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,029.95, 589,280.97 and 233,447.65 is: 322,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,029.95 : 589,280.97 = 233,447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,029.95/589,280.97 = 233,447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,029.95x = 589,280.97 × 233,447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,029.95x = 137,566,255,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,566,255,273.44/427,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,146.62

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