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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,623.99, 590,121.33 and 234,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,623.99, 590,121.33 and 234,031.58 is: 322,963.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,623.99 : 590,121.33 = 234,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,623.99/590,121.33 = 234,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,623.99x = 590,121.33 × 234,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,623.99x = 138,107,026,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,107,026,081.44/427,623.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,963.70

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