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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,499.53, 588,570.50 and 232,909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,499.53, 588,570.50 and 232,909.02 is: 321,415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,499.53 : 588,570.50 = 232,909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,499.53/588,570.50 = 232,909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,499.53x = 588,570.50 × 232,909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,499.53x = 137,083,378,938.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,083,378,938.18/426,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,415.08

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