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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,270.08, 590,992.80 and 234,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,270.08, 590,992.80 and 234,676.64 is: 323,842.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,270.08 : 590,992.80 = 234,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,270.08/590,992.80 = 234,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,270.08x = 590,992.80 × 234,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,270.08x = 138,692,204,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,692,204,568.19/428,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,842.85

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