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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,165.73, 589,470.04 and 233,569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,165.73, 589,470.04 and 233,569.79 is: 322,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,165.73 : 589,470.04 = 233,569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,165.73/589,470.04 = 233,569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,165.73x = 589,470.04 × 233,569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,165.73x = 137,682,393,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,682,393,454.09/427,165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,316.10

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