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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,445.52, 588,477.03 and 232,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,445.52, 588,477.03 and 232,837.70 is: 321,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,445.52 : 588,477.03 = 232,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,445.52/588,477.03 = 232,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,445.52x = 588,477.03 × 232,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,445.52x = 137,019,638,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,019,638,168.03/426,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,306.31

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