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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,738.11, 588,907.06 and 233,157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,738.11, 588,907.06 and 233,157.81 is: 321,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,738.11 : 588,907.06 = 233,157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,738.11/588,907.06 = 233,157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,738.11x = 588,907.06 × 233,157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,738.11x = 137,308,277,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,308,277,000.69/426,738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,762.40

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