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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,159.23, 588,113.85 and 232,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,159.23, 588,113.85 and 232,577.52 is: 320,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,159.23 : 588,113.85 = 232,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,159.23/588,113.85 = 232,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,159.23x = 588,113.85 × 232,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,159.23x = 136,782,060,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,782,060,710.65/426,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,964.68

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