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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,872.27, 589,092.18 and 233,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,872.27, 589,092.18 and 233,291.96 is: 321,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,872.27 : 589,092.18 = 233,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,872.27/589,092.18 = 233,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,872.27x = 589,092.18 × 233,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,872.27x = 137,430,469,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,430,469,292.87/426,872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,947.52

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