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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,405.03, 588,423.45 and 232,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,405.03, 588,423.45 and 232,809.18 is: 321,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,405.03 : 588,423.45 = 232,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,405.03/588,423.45 = 232,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,405.03x = 588,423.45 × 232,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,405.03x = 136,990,380,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,990,380,887.27/426,405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,268.21

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