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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,298.58, 589,647.99 and 233,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,298.58, 589,647.99 and 233,667.84 is: 322,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,298.58 : 589,647.99 = 233,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,298.58/589,647.99 = 233,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,298.58x = 589,647.99 × 233,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,298.58x = 137,781,772,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,781,772,183.64/427,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,448.47

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