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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,168.08, 589,492.96 and 233,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,168.08, 589,492.96 and 233,588.34 is: 322,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,168.08 : 589,492.96 = 233,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,168.08/589,492.96 = 233,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,168.08x = 589,492.96 × 233,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,168.08x = 137,698,681,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,698,681,384.12/427,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,352.46

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