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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,700.71, 588,841.92 and 233,107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,700.71, 588,841.92 and 233,107.47 is: 321,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,700.71 : 588,841.92 = 233,107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,700.71/588,841.92 = 233,107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,700.71x = 588,841.92 × 233,107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,700.71x = 137,263,450,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,263,450,201.14/426,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,685.54

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