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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,587.20, 588,685.44 and 232,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,587.20, 588,685.44 and 232,993.96 is: 321,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,587.20 : 588,685.44 = 232,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,587.20/588,685.44 = 232,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,587.20x = 588,685.44 × 232,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,587.20x = 137,160,151,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,160,151,859.94/426,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,528.99

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