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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,761.23, 588,923.62 and 233,164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,761.23, 588,923.62 and 233,164.78 is: 321,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,761.23 : 588,923.62 = 233,164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,761.23/588,923.62 = 233,164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,761.23x = 588,923.62 × 233,164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,761.23x = 137,316,246,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,316,246,551.01/426,761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,763.64

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