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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,394.53, 588,425.33 and 235,408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,394.53, 588,425.33 and 235,408.29 is: 324,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,394.53 : 588,425.33 = 235,408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,394.53/588,425.33 = 235,408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,394.53x = 588,425.33 × 235,408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,394.53x = 138,520,199,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,520,199,550.94/426,394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,863.92

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