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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,627.58, 588,742.08 and 233,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,627.58, 588,742.08 and 233,035.24 is: 321,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,627.58 : 588,742.08 = 233,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,627.58/588,742.08 = 233,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,627.58x = 588,742.08 × 233,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,627.58x = 137,197,651,910.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,197,651,910.90/426,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,586.46

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