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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,623.48, 590,120.63 and 234,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,623.48, 590,120.63 and 234,031.08 is: 322,963.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,623.48 : 590,120.63 = 234,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,623.48/590,120.63 = 234,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,623.48x = 590,120.63 × 234,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,623.48x = 138,106,568,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,106,568,369.18/427,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,963.01

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