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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,241.08, 588,208.77 and 232,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,241.08, 588,208.77 and 232,646.85 is: 321,050.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,241.08 : 588,208.77 = 232,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,241.08/588,208.77 = 232,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,241.08x = 588,208.77 × 232,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,241.08x = 136,844,917,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,844,917,482.88/426,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,050.51

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