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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,903.83, 590,505.22 and 231,670.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,903.83, 590,505.22 and 231,670.43 is: 319,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,903.83 : 590,505.22 = 231,670.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,903.83/590,505.22 = 231,670.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,903.83x = 590,505.22 × 231,670.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,903.83x = 136,802,598,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,802,598,234.65/427,903.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,704.08

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