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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,165.87, 588,112.34 and 232,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,165.87, 588,112.34 and 232,575.11 is: 320,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,165.87 : 588,112.34 = 232,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,165.87/588,112.34 = 232,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,165.87x = 588,112.34 × 232,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,165.87x = 136,780,292,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,780,292,167.86/426,165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,955.53

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