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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,165.37, 588,111.65 and 232,574.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,165.37, 588,111.65 and 232,574.61 is: 320,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,165.37 : 588,111.65 = 232,574.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,165.37/588,111.65 = 232,574.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,165.37x = 588,111.65 × 232,574.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,165.37x = 136,779,837,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,779,837,635.21/426,165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,954.84

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