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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,997.62, 589,259.07 and 233,405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,997.62, 589,259.07 and 233,405.64 is: 322,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,997.62 : 589,259.07 = 233,405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,997.62/589,259.07 = 233,405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,997.62x = 589,259.07 × 233,405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,997.62x = 137,536,390,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,536,390,359.16/426,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,101.07

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