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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,174.38, 588,123.86 and 232,583.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,174.38, 588,123.86 and 232,583.57 is: 320,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,174.38 : 588,123.86 = 232,583.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,174.38/588,123.86 = 232,583.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,174.38x = 588,123.86 × 232,583.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,174.38x = 136,787,946,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,787,946,960.98/426,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,967.08

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