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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,175.06, 588,135.69 and 232,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,175.06, 588,135.69 and 232,593.34 is: 320,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,175.06 : 588,135.69 = 232,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,175.06/588,135.69 = 232,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,175.06x = 588,135.69 × 232,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,175.06x = 136,796,440,406.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,796,440,406.66/426,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,986.50

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