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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,613.43, 588,723.04 and 233,021.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,613.43, 588,723.04 and 233,021.27 is: 321,567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,613.43 : 588,723.04 = 233,021.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,613.43/588,723.04 = 233,021.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,613.43x = 588,723.04 × 233,021.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,613.43x = 137,184,989,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,184,989,410.78/426,613.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,567.44

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