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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,650.32, 588,771.47 and 233,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,650.32, 588,771.47 and 233,055.72 is: 321,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,650.32 : 588,771.47 = 233,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,650.32/588,771.47 = 233,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,650.32x = 588,771.47 × 233,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,650.32x = 137,216,558,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,216,558,856.31/426,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,613.63

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