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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,393.39, 588,407.42 and 232,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,393.39, 588,407.42 and 232,797.53 is: 321,252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,393.39 : 588,407.42 = 232,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,393.39/588,407.42 = 232,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,393.39x = 588,407.42 × 232,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,393.39x = 136,979,789,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,979,789,903.65/426,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,252.14

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