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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,255.74, 588,223.92 and 232,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,255.74, 588,223.92 and 232,657.04 is: 321,061.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,255.74 : 588,223.92 = 232,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,255.74/588,223.92 = 232,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,255.74x = 588,223.92 × 232,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,255.74x = 136,854,436,084.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,854,436,084.40/426,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,061.80

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