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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,215.31, 588,168.79 and 232,624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,215.31, 588,168.79 and 232,624.41 is: 321,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,215.31 : 588,168.79 = 232,624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,215.31/588,168.79 = 232,624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,215.31x = 588,168.79 × 232,624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,215.31x = 136,822,415,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,822,415,294.10/426,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,017.13

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