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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.37, 588,270.12 and 232,691.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.37, 588,270.12 and 232,691.56 is: 321,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.37 : 588,270.12 = 232,691.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.37/588,270.12 = 232,691.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.37x = 588,270.12 × 232,691.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.37x = 136,885,491,924.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,885,491,924.19/426,272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,122.13

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