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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.40, 588,119.26 and 232,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.40, 588,119.26 and 232,584.54 is: 320,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.40 : 588,119.26 = 232,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.40/588,119.26 = 232,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.40x = 588,119.26 × 232,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.40x = 136,787,448,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,787,448,509.60/426,164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,973.43

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