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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,932.21, 589,167.39 and 233,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,932.21, 589,167.39 and 233,343.02 is: 322,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,932.21 : 589,167.39 = 233,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,932.21/589,167.39 = 233,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,932.21x = 589,167.39 × 233,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,932.21x = 137,478,098,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,478,098,068.12/426,932.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,013.88

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