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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,693.84, 588,839.49 and 233,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,693.84, 588,839.49 and 233,104.29 is: 321,685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,693.84 : 588,839.49 = 233,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,693.84/588,839.49 = 233,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,693.84x = 588,839.49 × 233,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,693.84x = 137,261,011,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,011,240.41/426,693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,685.01

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