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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,969.89, 589,202.34 and 233,375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,969.89, 589,202.34 and 233,375.96 is: 322,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,969.89 : 589,202.34 = 233,375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,969.89/589,202.34 = 233,375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,969.89x = 589,202.34 × 233,375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,969.89x = 137,505,663,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,505,663,649.54/426,969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,050.03

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