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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,852.43, 590,413.86 and 234,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,852.43, 590,413.86 and 234,223.04 is: 323,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,852.43 : 590,413.86 = 234,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,852.43/590,413.86 = 234,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,852.43x = 590,413.86 × 234,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,852.43x = 138,288,526,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,288,526,195.27/427,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,215.48

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