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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,177.06, 588,138.45 and 232,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,177.06, 588,138.45 and 232,595.34 is: 320,989.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,177.06 : 588,138.45 = 232,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,177.06/588,138.45 = 232,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,177.06x = 588,138.45 × 232,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,177.06x = 136,798,258,641.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798,258,641.15/426,177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,989.26

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