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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,629.62, 588,745.38 and 233,037.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,629.62, 588,745.38 and 233,037.46 is: 321,589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,629.62 : 588,745.38 = 233,037.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,629.62/588,745.38 = 233,037.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,629.62x = 588,745.38 × 233,037.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,629.62x = 137,199,727,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,199,727,941.94/426,629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,589.79

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