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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,271.02, 588,251.18 and 232,677.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,271.02, 588,251.18 and 232,677.96 is: 321,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,271.02 : 588,251.18 = 232,677.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,271.02/588,251.18 = 232,677.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,271.02x = 588,251.18 × 232,677.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,271.02x = 136,873,083,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873,083,366.60/426,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,094.04

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