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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,024.77, 587,893.66 and 232,420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,024.77, 587,893.66 and 232,420.95 is: 320,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,024.77 : 587,893.66 = 232,420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,024.77/587,893.66 = 232,420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,024.77x = 587,893.66 × 232,420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,024.77x = 136,638,802,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,638,802,375.13/426,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,729.72

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