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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,055.04, 587,943.06 and 232,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,055.04, 587,943.06 and 232,466.46 is: 320,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,055.04 : 587,943.06 = 232,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,055.04/587,943.06 = 232,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,055.04x = 587,943.06 × 232,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,055.04x = 136,677,038,763.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,677,038,763.23/426,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,796.67

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