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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,392.28, 588,422.22 and 235,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,392.28, 588,422.22 and 235,406.04 is: 324,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,392.28 : 588,422.22 = 235,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,392.28/588,422.22 = 235,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,392.28x = 588,422.22 × 235,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,392.28x = 138,518,144,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518,144,658.21/426,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,860.82

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