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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,657.54, 588,782.31 and 233,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,657.54, 588,782.31 and 233,062.89 is: 321,624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,657.54 : 588,782.31 = 233,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,657.54/588,782.31 = 233,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,657.54x = 588,782.31 × 233,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,657.54x = 137,223,306,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,223,306,749.48/426,657.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,624.00

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