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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,812.22, 590,381.04 and 234,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,812.22, 590,381.04 and 234,232.48 is: 323,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,812.22 : 590,381.04 = 234,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,812.22/590,381.04 = 234,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,812.22x = 590,381.04 × 234,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,812.22x = 138,286,415,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,286,415,144.18/427,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,240.92

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