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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,761.44, 588,923.91 and 233,164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,761.44, 588,923.91 and 233,164.99 is: 321,763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,761.44 : 588,923.91 = 233,164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,761.44/588,923.91 = 233,164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,761.44x = 588,923.91 × 233,164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,761.44x = 137,316,436,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,316,436,420.09/426,761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,763.93

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