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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,166.96, 589,491.41 and 233,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,166.96, 589,491.41 and 233,587.22 is: 322,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,166.96 : 589,491.41 = 233,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,166.96/589,491.41 = 233,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,166.96x = 589,491.41 × 233,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,166.96x = 137,697,655,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,697,655,560.39/427,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,350.91

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