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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,664.25, 590,167.53 and 234,071.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,664.25, 590,167.53 and 234,071.91 is: 323,014.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,664.25 : 590,167.53 = 234,071.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,664.25/590,167.53 = 234,071.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,664.25x = 590,167.53 × 234,071.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,664.25x = 138,141,640,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,141,640,967.08/427,664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,014.24

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