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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,386.16, 588,414.72 and 235,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,386.16, 588,414.72 and 235,401.12 is: 324,854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,386.16 : 588,414.72 = 235,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,386.16/588,414.72 = 235,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,386.16x = 588,414.72 × 235,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,386.16x = 138,513,484,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,513,484,112.49/426,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,854.55

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