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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,986.88, 589,244.23 and 233,394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,986.88, 589,244.23 and 233,394.85 is: 322,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,986.88 : 589,244.23 = 233,394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,986.88/589,244.23 = 233,394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,986.88x = 589,244.23 × 233,394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,986.88x = 137,526,569,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,526,569,563.84/426,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,086.17

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