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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,957.48, 590,577.08 and 231,723.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,957.48, 590,577.08 and 231,723.03 is: 319,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,957.48 : 590,577.08 = 231,723.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,957.48/590,577.08 = 231,723.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,957.48x = 590,577.08 × 231,723.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,957.48x = 136,850,308,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,850,308,160.21/427,957.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,775.48

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