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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,879.68, 589,095.78 and 233,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,879.68, 589,095.78 and 233,291.24 is: 321,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,879.68 : 589,095.78 = 233,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,879.68/589,095.78 = 233,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,879.68x = 589,095.78 × 233,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,879.68x = 137,430,884,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,430,884,994.97/426,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,942.91

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