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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,313.07, 589,668.05 and 233,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,313.07, 589,668.05 and 233,682.30 is: 322,468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,313.07 : 589,668.05 = 233,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,313.07/589,668.05 = 233,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,313.07x = 589,668.05 × 233,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,313.07x = 137,794,986,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,794,986,744.72/427,313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,468.46

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