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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,858.18, 590,421.79 and 234,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,858.18, 590,421.79 and 234,228.79 is: 323,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,858.18 : 590,421.79 = 234,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,858.18/590,421.79 = 234,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,858.18x = 590,421.79 × 234,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,858.18x = 138,293,781,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,293,781,461.33/427,858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,223.41

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