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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,929.42, 590,549.85 and 234,334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,929.42, 590,549.85 and 234,334.02 is: 323,384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,929.42 : 590,549.85 = 234,334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,929.42/590,549.85 = 234,334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,929.42x = 590,549.85 × 234,334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,929.42x = 138,385,920,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,385,920,360.90/427,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,384.92

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