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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,631.62, 588,748.14 and 233,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,631.62, 588,748.14 and 233,039.46 is: 321,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,631.62 : 588,748.14 = 233,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,631.62/588,748.14 = 233,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,631.62x = 588,748.14 × 233,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,631.62x = 137,201,548,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,201,548,621.60/426,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,592.55

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