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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,991.12, 589,250.08 and 233,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,991.12, 589,250.08 and 233,399.12 is: 322,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,991.12 : 589,250.08 = 233,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,991.12/589,250.08 = 233,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,991.12x = 589,250.08 × 233,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,991.12x = 137,530,450,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,530,450,131.93/426,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,092.06

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