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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,162.96, 588,119.01 and 232,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,162.96, 588,119.01 and 232,581.27 is: 320,969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,162.96 : 588,119.01 = 232,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,162.96/588,119.01 = 232,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,162.96x = 588,119.01 × 232,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,162.96x = 136,785,466,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,785,466,256.94/426,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,969.86

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