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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,161.23, 588,116.61 and 232,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,161.23, 588,116.61 and 232,579.52 is: 320,967.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,161.23 : 588,116.61 = 232,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,161.23/588,116.61 = 232,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,161.23x = 588,116.61 × 232,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,161.23x = 136,783,878,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,783,878,857.83/426,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,967.44

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