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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,933.21, 589,168.77 and 233,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,933.21, 589,168.77 and 233,344.02 is: 322,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,933.21 : 589,168.77 = 233,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,933.21/589,168.77 = 233,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,933.21x = 589,168.77 × 233,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,933.21x = 137,479,009,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479,009,250.26/426,933.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,015.26

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