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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,174.88, 588,124.55 and 232,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,174.88, 588,124.55 and 232,584.07 is: 320,967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,174.88 : 588,124.55 = 232,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,174.88/588,124.55 = 232,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,174.88x = 588,124.55 × 232,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,174.88x = 136,788,401,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,788,401,505.92/426,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,967.77

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