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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,877.68, 589,093.02 and 233,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,877.68, 589,093.02 and 233,289.24 is: 321,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,877.68 : 589,093.02 = 233,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,877.68/589,093.02 = 233,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,877.68x = 589,093.02 × 233,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,877.68x = 137,429,062,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,429,062,925.11/426,877.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,940.15

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