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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,682.94, 588,824.46 and 233,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,682.94, 588,824.46 and 233,093.34 is: 321,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,682.94 : 588,824.46 = 233,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,682.94/588,824.46 = 233,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,682.94x = 588,824.46 × 233,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,682.94x = 137,251,060,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,251,060,055.10/426,682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,669.91

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