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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,822.23, 590,401.69 and 234,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,822.23, 590,401.69 and 234,226.73 is: 323,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,822.23 : 590,401.69 = 234,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,822.23/590,401.69 = 234,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,822.23x = 590,401.69 × 234,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,822.23x = 138,287,853,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,287,853,697.60/427,822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,236.72

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