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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,979.30, 589,233.74 and 233,387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,979.30, 589,233.74 and 233,387.27 is: 322,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,979.30 : 589,233.74 = 233,387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,979.30/589,233.74 = 233,387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,979.30x = 589,233.74 × 233,387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,979.30x = 137,519,656,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,519,656,694.25/426,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,075.70

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