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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,261.72, 588,232.20 and 232,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,261.72, 588,232.20 and 232,663.04 is: 321,070.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,261.72 : 588,232.20 = 232,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,261.72/588,232.20 = 232,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,261.72x = 588,232.20 × 232,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,261.72x = 136,859,891,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,859,891,877.89/426,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,070.10

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