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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,614.18, 588,724.07 and 233,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,614.18, 588,724.07 and 233,022.02 is: 321,568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,614.18 : 588,724.07 = 233,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,614.18/588,724.07 = 233,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,614.18x = 588,724.07 × 233,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,614.18x = 137,185,669,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,185,669,652.96/426,614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,568.47

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