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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,033.15, 589,305.87 and 233,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,033.15, 589,305.87 and 233,441.70 is: 322,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,033.15 : 589,305.87 = 233,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,033.15/589,305.87 = 233,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,033.15x = 589,305.87 × 233,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,033.15x = 137,568,565,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,568,565,002.44/427,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,149.62

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