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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,871.27, 589,090.80 and 233,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,871.27, 589,090.80 and 233,290.96 is: 321,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,871.27 : 589,090.80 = 233,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,871.27/589,090.80 = 233,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,871.27x = 589,090.80 × 233,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,871.27x = 137,429,558,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429,558,259.17/426,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,946.14

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