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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,023.64, 587,892.11 and 232,419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,023.64, 587,892.11 and 232,419.83 is: 320,728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,023.64 : 587,892.11 = 232,419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,023.64/587,892.11 = 232,419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,023.64x = 587,892.11 × 232,419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,023.64x = 136,637,780,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,637,780,162.98/426,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,728.16

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