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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,393.26, 588,407.25 and 232,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,393.26, 588,407.25 and 232,797.40 is: 321,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,393.26 : 588,407.25 = 232,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,393.26/588,407.25 = 232,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,393.26x = 588,407.25 × 232,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,393.26x = 136,979,677,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,979,677,941.15/426,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,251.98

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