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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,389.28, 588,418.08 and 235,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,389.28, 588,418.08 and 235,403.04 is: 324,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,389.28 : 588,418.08 = 235,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,389.28/588,418.08 = 235,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,389.28x = 588,418.08 × 235,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,389.28x = 138,515,404,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,515,404,822.96/426,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,856.68

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