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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,313.48, 589,702.93 and 233,739.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,313.48, 589,702.93 and 233,739.37 is: 322,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,313.48 : 589,702.93 = 233,739.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,313.48/589,702.93 = 233,739.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,313.48x = 589,702.93 × 233,739.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,313.48x = 137,836,791,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,836,791,345.35/427,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,565.98

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