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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,671.06, 588,799.94 and 233,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,671.06, 588,799.94 and 233,076.42 is: 321,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,671.06 : 588,799.94 = 233,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,671.06/588,799.94 = 233,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,671.06x = 588,799.94 × 233,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,671.06x = 137,235,380,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,235,380,946.03/426,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,642.12

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