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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,917.06, 590,534.82 and 234,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,917.06, 590,534.82 and 234,333 is: 323,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,917.06 : 590,534.82 = 234,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,917.06/590,534.82 = 234,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,917.06x = 590,534.82 × 234,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,917.06x = 138,381,795,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,381,795,975.06/427,917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,384.62

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