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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,382.75, 588,405.14 and 232,790.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,382.75, 588,405.14 and 232,790.45 is: 321,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,382.75 : 588,405.14 = 232,790.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,382.75/588,405.14 = 232,790.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,382.75x = 588,405.14 × 232,790.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,382.75x = 136,975,096,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,975,096,158.96/426,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,249.15

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