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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,841.22, 589,042.44 and 233,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,841.22, 589,042.44 and 233,248.94 is: 321,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,841.22 : 589,042.44 = 233,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,841.22/589,042.44 = 233,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,841.22x = 589,042.44 × 233,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,841.22x = 137,393,524,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,393,524,745.01/426,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,884.39

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