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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,987.14, 589,244.57 and 233,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,987.14, 589,244.57 and 233,395.11 is: 322,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,987.14 : 589,244.57 = 233,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,987.14/589,244.57 = 233,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,987.14x = 589,244.57 × 233,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,987.14x = 137,526,800,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,526,800,065.08/426,987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,086.52

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