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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,808.07, 590,375.30 and 234,228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,808.07, 590,375.30 and 234,228.33 is: 323,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,808.07 : 590,375.30 = 234,228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,808.07/590,375.30 = 234,228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,808.07x = 590,375.30 × 234,228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,808.07x = 138,282,620,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,282,620,592.25/427,808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,235.18

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