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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,414.03, 588,435.87 and 232,818.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,414.03, 588,435.87 and 232,818.18 is: 321,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,414.03 : 588,435.87 = 232,818.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,414.03/588,435.87 = 232,818.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,414.03x = 588,435.87 × 232,818.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,414.03x = 136,998,568,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,998,568,300.12/426,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,280.63

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