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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,162.87, 588,108.20 and 232,572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,162.87, 588,108.20 and 232,572.11 is: 320,951.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,162.87 : 588,108.20 = 232,572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,162.87/588,108.20 = 232,572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,162.87x = 588,108.20 × 232,572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,162.87x = 136,777,560,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,777,560,878.90/426,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,951.38

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