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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,192.58, 589,528.77 and 233,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,192.58, 589,528.77 and 233,601.14 is: 322,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,192.58 : 589,528.77 = 233,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,192.58/589,528.77 = 233,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,192.58x = 589,528.77 × 233,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,192.58x = 137,714,592,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,714,592,734.80/427,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,371.22

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