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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,859.46, 590,423.55 and 234,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,859.46, 590,423.55 and 234,230.04 is: 323,225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,859.46 : 590,423.55 = 234,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,859.46/590,423.55 = 234,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,859.46x = 590,423.55 × 234,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,859.46x = 138,294,931,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,294,931,733.44/427,859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,225.14

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