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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,926.06, 590,547.24 and 234,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,926.06, 590,547.24 and 234,342 is: 323,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,926.06 : 590,547.24 = 234,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,926.06/590,547.24 = 234,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,926.06x = 590,547.24 × 234,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,926.06x = 138,390,021,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390,021,316.08/427,926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,397.04

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