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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,549.53, 588,641.24 and 232,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,549.53, 588,641.24 and 232,952.34 is: 321,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,549.53 : 588,641.24 = 232,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,549.53/588,641.24 = 232,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,549.53x = 588,641.24 × 232,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,549.53x = 137,125,354,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125,354,278.50/426,549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,475.81

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