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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,542.08, 588,612 and 232,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,542.08, 588,612 and 232,943.36 is: 321,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,542.08 : 588,612 = 232,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,542.08/588,612 = 232,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,542.08x = 588,612 × 232,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,542.08x = 137,113,257,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,113,257,016.32/426,542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,453.06

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