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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,872.93, 589,093.18 and 233,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,872.93, 589,093.18 and 233,292.67 is: 321,948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,872.93 : 589,093.18 = 233,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,872.93/589,093.18 = 233,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,872.93x = 589,093.18 × 233,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,872.93x = 137,431,120,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,431,120,994.13/426,872.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,948.55

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