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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,683.94, 588,825.84 and 233,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,683.94, 588,825.84 and 233,094.34 is: 321,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,683.94 : 588,825.84 = 233,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,683.94/588,825.84 = 233,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,683.94x = 588,825.84 × 233,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,683.94x = 137,251,970,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,251,970,549.75/426,683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,671.28

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