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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.87, 588,109.58 and 232,573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.87, 588,109.58 and 232,573.11 is: 320,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.87 : 588,109.58 = 232,573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.87/588,109.58 = 232,573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.87x = 588,109.58 × 232,573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.87x = 136,778,474,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778,474,041.39/426,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,952.77

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