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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,218.23, 588,172.82 and 232,627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,218.23, 588,172.82 and 232,627.33 is: 321,021.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,218.23 : 588,172.82 = 232,627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,218.23/588,172.82 = 232,627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,218.23x = 588,172.82 × 232,627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,218.23x = 136,825,072,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825,072,695.17/426,218.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,021.16

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