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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,913.56, 590,529.94 and 234,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,913.56, 590,529.94 and 234,329.44 is: 323,379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,913.56 : 590,529.94 = 234,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,913.56/590,529.94 = 234,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,913.56x = 590,529.94 × 234,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,913.56x = 138,378,550,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378,550,143.43/427,913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,379.68

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