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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,761.47, 588,923.96 and 233,165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,761.47, 588,923.96 and 233,165.03 is: 321,763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,761.47 : 588,923.96 = 233,165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,761.47/588,923.96 = 233,165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,761.47x = 588,923.96 × 233,165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,761.47x = 137,316,468,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,316,468,690.67/426,761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,763.98

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