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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.74, 588,225.30 and 232,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.74, 588,225.30 and 232,658.04 is: 321,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.74 : 588,225.30 = 232,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.74/588,225.30 = 232,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.74x = 588,225.30 × 232,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.74x = 136,855,345,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,855,345,376.41/426,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,063.18

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