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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,260.72, 588,230.82 and 232,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,260.72, 588,230.82 and 232,662.04 is: 321,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,260.72 : 588,230.82 = 232,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,260.72/588,230.82 = 232,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,260.72x = 588,230.82 × 232,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,260.72x = 136,858,982,572.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,858,982,572.07/426,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,068.72

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