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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,825.48, 590,406.18 and 234,229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,825.48, 590,406.18 and 234,229.98 is: 323,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,825.48 : 590,406.18 = 234,229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,825.48/590,406.18 = 234,229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,825.48x = 590,406.18 × 234,229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,825.48x = 138,290,827,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,290,827,733.28/427,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,241.21

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