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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,523.14, 588,602.16 and 232,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,523.14, 588,602.16 and 232,933.50 is: 321,448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,523.14 : 588,602.16 = 232,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,523.14/588,602.16 = 232,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,523.14x = 588,602.16 × 232,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,523.14x = 137,105,161,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,105,161,236.36/426,523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,448.35

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