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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,206.25, 588,160.02 and 232,612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,206.25, 588,160.02 and 232,612.39 is: 321,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,206.25 : 588,160.02 = 232,612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,206.25/588,160.02 = 232,612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,206.25x = 588,160.02 × 232,612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,206.25x = 136,813,307,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,813,307,063.90/426,206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,002.58

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