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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,561.39, 590,025.62 and 233,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,561.39, 590,025.62 and 233,968.32 is: 322,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,561.39 : 590,025.62 = 233,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,561.39/590,025.62 = 233,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,561.39x = 590,025.62 × 233,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,561.39x = 138,047,303,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,047,303,068.36/427,561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,871.30

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