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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,541.26, 589,997.83 and 233,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,541.26, 589,997.83 and 233,948.17 is: 322,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,541.26 : 589,997.83 = 233,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,541.26/589,997.83 = 233,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,541.26x = 589,997.83 × 233,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,541.26x = 138,028,912,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,028,912,632.47/427,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,843.49

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