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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,162.23, 589,465.22 and 233,566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,162.23, 589,465.22 and 233,566.29 is: 322,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,162.23 : 589,465.22 = 233,566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,162.23/589,465.22 = 233,566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,162.23x = 589,465.22 × 233,566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,162.23x = 137,679,203,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,679,203,351.60/427,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,311.28

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