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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,988.14, 589,245.95 and 233,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,988.14, 589,245.95 and 233,396.11 is: 322,087.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,988.14 : 589,245.95 = 233,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,988.14/589,245.95 = 233,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,988.14x = 589,245.95 × 233,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,988.14x = 137,527,712,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,527,712,563.25/426,988.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,087.90

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