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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,561.20, 590,025.36 and 233,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,561.20, 590,025.36 and 233,968.14 is: 322,871.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,561.20 : 590,025.36 = 233,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,561.20/590,025.36 = 233,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,561.20x = 590,025.36 × 233,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,561.20x = 138,047,134,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,047,134,556.97/427,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,871.05

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