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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,828.53, 590,410.37 and 234,233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,828.53, 590,410.37 and 234,233.00 is: 323,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,828.53 : 590,410.37 = 234,233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,828.53/590,410.37 = 234,233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,828.53x = 590,410.37 × 234,233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,828.53x = 138,293,589,829.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293,589,829.74/427,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,245.37

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