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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,499.40, 589,965.38 and 233,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,499.40, 589,965.38 and 233,920.20 is: 322,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,499.40 : 589,965.38 = 233,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,499.40/589,965.38 = 233,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,499.40x = 589,965.38 × 233,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,499.40x = 138,004,819,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,004,819,682.68/427,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,818.74

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