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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,565.40, 590,040.29 and 233,973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,565.40, 590,040.29 and 233,973.15 is: 322,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,565.40 : 590,040.29 = 233,973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,565.40/590,040.29 = 233,973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,565.40x = 590,040.29 × 233,973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,565.40x = 138,053,585,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,053,585,443.48/427,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,882.97

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