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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,216.92, 588,180.62 and 232,626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,216.92, 588,180.62 and 232,626.42 is: 321,025.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,216.92 : 588,180.62 = 232,626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,216.92/588,180.62 = 232,626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,216.92x = 588,180.62 × 232,626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,216.92x = 136,826,350,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,826,350,780.85/426,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,025.15

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