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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,382.25, 588,404.45 and 232,789.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,382.25, 588,404.45 and 232,789.95 is: 321,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,382.25 : 588,404.45 = 232,789.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,382.25/588,404.45 = 232,789.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,382.25x = 588,404.45 × 232,789.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,382.25x = 136,974,640,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,974,640,442.29/426,382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,248.46

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