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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,166.37, 588,113.03 and 232,575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,166.37, 588,113.03 and 232,575.61 is: 320,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,166.37 : 588,113.03 = 232,575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,166.37/588,113.03 = 232,575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,166.37x = 588,113.03 × 232,575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,166.37x = 136,780,746,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,780,746,701.20/426,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,956.22

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