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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,853.44, 590,415.29 and 234,224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,853.44, 590,415.29 and 234,224.03 is: 323,216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,853.44 : 590,415.29 = 234,224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,853.44/590,415.29 = 234,224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,853.44x = 590,415.29 × 234,224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,853.44x = 138,289,446,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,289,446,230.90/427,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,216.86

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