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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,254.74, 588,222.54 and 232,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,254.74, 588,222.54 and 232,656.04 is: 321,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,254.74 : 588,222.54 = 232,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,254.74/588,222.54 = 232,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,254.74x = 588,222.54 × 232,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,254.74x = 136,853,526,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853,526,795.14/426,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,060.42

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