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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,415.03, 588,437.25 and 232,819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,415.03, 588,437.25 and 232,819.18 is: 321,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,415.03 : 588,437.25 = 232,819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,415.03/588,437.25 = 232,819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,415.03x = 588,437.25 × 232,819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,415.03x = 136,999,478,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,999,478,026.46/426,415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,282.01

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