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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,234.45, 588,194.56 and 232,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,234.45, 588,194.56 and 232,635.75 is: 321,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,234.45 : 588,194.56 = 232,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,234.45/588,194.56 = 232,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,234.45x = 588,194.56 × 232,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,234.45x = 136,835,080,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,835,080,696.59/426,234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,032.43

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