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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,562.64, 590,027.35 and 233,969.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,562.64, 590,027.35 and 233,969.58 is: 322,873.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,562.64 : 590,027.35 = 233,969.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,562.64/590,027.35 = 233,969.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,562.64x = 590,027.35 × 233,969.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,562.64x = 138,048,447,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,048,447,148.03/427,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,873.04

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