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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,035.83, 589,309.58 and 233,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,035.83, 589,309.58 and 233,444.39 is: 322,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,035.83 : 589,309.58 = 233,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,035.83/589,309.58 = 233,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,035.83x = 589,309.58 × 233,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,035.83x = 137,571,015,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,571,015,424.26/427,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,153.33

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