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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,215.42, 588,178.54 and 232,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,215.42, 588,178.54 and 232,624.91 is: 321,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,215.42 : 588,178.54 = 232,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,215.42/588,178.54 = 232,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,215.42x = 588,178.54 × 232,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,215.42x = 136,824,980,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,824,980,820.32/426,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,023.07

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