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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,925.56, 590,546.52 and 234,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,925.56, 590,546.52 and 234,341.44 is: 323,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,925.56 : 590,546.52 = 234,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,925.56/590,546.52 = 234,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,925.56x = 590,546.52 × 234,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,925.56x = 138,389,521,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,389,521,883.79/427,925.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,396.25

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