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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,116.46, 588,043.50 and 232,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,116.46, 588,043.50 and 232,537.80 is: 320,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,116.46 : 588,043.50 = 232,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,116.46/588,043.50 = 232,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,116.46x = 588,043.50 × 232,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,116.46x = 136,742,341,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,742,341,794.30/426,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,903.68

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