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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,271.37, 588,268.74 and 232,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,271.37, 588,268.74 and 232,690.56 is: 321,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,271.37 : 588,268.74 = 232,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,271.37/588,268.74 = 232,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,271.37x = 588,268.74 × 232,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,271.37x = 136,884,582,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,884,582,541.09/426,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,120.75

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