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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,455.71, 588,511.73 and 232,864.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,455.71, 588,511.73 and 232,864.77 is: 321,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,455.71 : 588,511.73 = 232,864.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,455.71/588,511.73 = 232,864.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,455.71x = 588,511.73 × 232,864.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,455.71x = 137,043,648,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,043,648,648.75/426,455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,354.94

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