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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,417.01, 588,446.29 and 232,817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,417.01, 588,446.29 and 232,817.24 is: 321,282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,417.01 : 588,446.29 = 232,817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,417.01/588,446.29 = 232,817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,417.01x = 588,446.29 × 232,817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,417.01x = 137,000,440,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,000,440,232.97/426,417.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,282.78

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