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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,901.33, 590,501.77 and 231,667.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,901.33, 590,501.77 and 231,667.93 is: 319,700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,901.33 : 590,501.77 = 231,667.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,901.33/590,501.77 = 231,667.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,901.33x = 590,501.77 × 231,667.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,901.33x = 136,800,322,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,800,322,717.24/427,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,700.63

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