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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,175.63, 588,125.59 and 232,584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,175.63, 588,125.59 and 232,584.82 is: 320,968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,175.63 : 588,125.59 = 232,584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,175.63/588,125.59 = 232,584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,175.63x = 588,125.59 × 232,584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,175.63x = 136,789,082,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,789,082,435.77/426,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,968.81

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