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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.37, 588,110.27 and 232,573.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.37, 588,110.27 and 232,573.61 is: 320,953.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.37 : 588,110.27 = 232,573.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.37/588,110.27 = 232,573.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.37x = 588,110.27 × 232,573.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.37x = 136,778,924,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778,924,468.56/426,164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,953.45

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