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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,174.49, 588,134.91 and 232,592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,174.49, 588,134.91 and 232,592.77 is: 320,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,174.49 : 588,134.91 = 232,592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,174.49/588,134.91 = 232,592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,174.49x = 588,134.91 × 232,592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,174.49x = 136,795,927,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,927,850.60/426,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,985.73

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