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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,927.06, 590,548.62 and 234,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,927.06, 590,548.62 and 234,343 is: 323,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,927.06 : 590,548.62 = 234,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,927.06/590,548.62 = 234,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,927.06x = 590,548.62 × 234,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,927.06x = 138,390,935,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390,935,256.66/427,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,398.42

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