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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.72, 588,229.44 and 232,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.72, 588,229.44 and 232,661.04 is: 321,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.72 : 588,229.44 = 232,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.72/588,229.44 = 232,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.72x = 588,229.44 × 232,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.72x = 136,858,073,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,858,073,269.02/426,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,067.34

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