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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,705.84, 588,856.02 and 233,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,705.84, 588,856.02 and 233,116.32 is: 321,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,705.84 : 588,856.02 = 233,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,705.84/588,856.02 = 233,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,705.84x = 588,856.02 × 233,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,705.84x = 137,271,948,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,271,948,392.25/426,705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,701.59

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