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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,273.37, 588,271.50 and 232,692.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,273.37, 588,271.50 and 232,692.56 is: 321,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,273.37 : 588,271.50 = 232,692.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,273.37/588,271.50 = 232,692.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,273.37x = 588,271.50 × 232,692.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,273.37x = 136,886,401,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,886,401,310.04/426,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,123.51

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