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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,632.62, 588,749.52 and 233,040.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,632.62, 588,749.52 and 233,040.46 is: 321,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,632.62 : 588,749.52 = 233,040.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,632.62/588,749.52 = 233,040.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,632.62x = 588,749.52 × 233,040.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,632.62x = 137,202,458,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,202,458,965.58/426,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,593.93

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