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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,217.23, 588,171.44 and 232,626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,217.23, 588,171.44 and 232,626.33 is: 321,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,217.23 : 588,171.44 = 232,626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,217.23/588,171.44 = 232,626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,217.23x = 588,171.44 × 232,626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,217.23x = 136,824,163,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,824,163,207.23/426,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,019.78

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