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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,817.62, 590,395.27 and 234,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,817.62, 590,395.27 and 234,222.06 is: 323,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,817.62 : 590,395.27 = 234,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,817.62/590,395.27 = 234,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,817.62x = 590,395.27 × 234,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,817.62x = 138,283,596,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283,596,353.66/427,817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,230.25

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