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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,773.47, 588,940.49 and 233,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,773.47, 588,940.49 and 233,177.04 is: 321,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,773.47 : 588,940.49 = 233,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,773.47/588,940.49 = 233,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,773.47x = 588,940.49 × 233,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,773.47x = 137,327,399,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,327,399,028.46/426,773.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,780.55

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