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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,921.91, 589,165.78 and 233,325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,921.91, 589,165.78 and 233,325.37 is: 321,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,921.91 : 589,165.78 = 233,325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,921.91/589,165.78 = 233,325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,921.91x = 589,165.78 × 233,325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,921.91x = 137,467,323,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,467,323,609.84/426,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,996.41

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