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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,249.74, 588,215.64 and 232,651.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,249.74, 588,215.64 and 232,651.03 is: 321,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,249.74 : 588,215.64 = 232,651.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,249.74/588,215.64 = 232,651.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,249.74x = 588,215.64 × 232,651.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,249.74x = 136,848,973,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,848,973,910.01/426,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,053.51

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