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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325.76, 588,330.60 and 232,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325.76, 588,330.60 and 232,733.60 is: 321,172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325.76 : 588,330.60 = 232,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325.76/588,330.60 = 232,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325.76x = 588,330.60 × 232,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325.76x = 136,924,298,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,924,298,528.16/426,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,172.94

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