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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,562.86, 590,027.65 and 233,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,562.86, 590,027.65 and 233,969.79 is: 322,873.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,562.86 : 590,027.65 = 233,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,562.86/590,027.65 = 233,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,562.86x = 590,027.65 × 233,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,562.86x = 138,048,645,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,048,645,364.69/427,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,873.33

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