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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,569.81, 590,046.39 and 233,977.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,569.81, 590,046.39 and 233,977.56 is: 322,889.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,569.81 : 590,046.39 = 233,977.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,569.81/590,046.39 = 233,977.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,569.81x = 590,046.39 × 233,977.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,569.81x = 138,057,614,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,057,614,619.01/427,569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,889.06

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