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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,628.62, 588,744 and 233,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,628.62, 588,744 and 233,036.46 is: 321,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,628.62 : 588,744 = 233,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,628.62/588,744 = 233,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,628.62x = 588,744 × 233,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,628.62x = 137,198,817,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,198,817,606.24/426,628.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,588.41

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