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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,196.58, 589,534.29 and 233,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,196.58, 589,534.29 and 233,605.14 is: 322,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,196.58 : 589,534.29 = 233,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,196.58/589,534.29 = 233,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,196.58x = 589,534.29 × 233,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,196.58x = 137,718,240,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,718,240,350.25/427,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,376.74

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