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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,876.18, 590,466.96 and 234,280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,876.18, 590,466.96 and 234,280.37 is: 323,305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,876.18 : 590,466.96 = 234,280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,876.18/590,466.96 = 234,280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,876.18x = 590,466.96 × 234,280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,876.18x = 138,334,819,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,334,819,706.71/427,876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,305.73

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