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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,394.06, 588,422.17 and 235,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,394.06, 588,422.17 and 235,406.08 is: 324,859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,394.06 : 588,422.17 = 235,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,394.06/588,422.17 = 235,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,394.06x = 588,422.17 × 235,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,394.06x = 138,518,154,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518,154,365.22/426,394.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,859.49

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