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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,270.37, 588,267.36 and 232,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,270.37, 588,267.36 and 232,689.56 is: 321,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,270.37 : 588,267.36 = 232,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,270.37/588,267.36 = 232,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,270.37x = 588,267.36 × 232,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,270.37x = 136,883,669,055.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,883,669,055.98/426,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,119.36

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