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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,235.45, 588,195.94 and 232,636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,235.45, 588,195.94 and 232,636.75 is: 321,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,235.45 : 588,195.94 = 232,636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,235.45/588,195.94 = 232,636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,235.45x = 588,195.94 × 232,636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,235.45x = 136,835,991,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,835,991,844.80/426,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,033.81

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