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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,197.58, 589,535.67 and 233,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,197.58, 589,535.67 and 233,606.14 is: 322,378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,197.58 : 589,535.67 = 233,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,197.58/589,535.67 = 233,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,197.58x = 589,535.67 × 233,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,197.58x = 137,719,152,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,719,152,261.01/427,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,378.12

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