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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,196.08, 589,533.60 and 233,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,196.08, 589,533.60 and 233,604.64 is: 322,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,196.08 : 589,533.60 = 233,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,196.08/589,533.60 = 233,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,196.08x = 589,533.60 × 233,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,196.08x = 137,717,784,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,717,784,395.90/427,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,376.05

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