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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,395.28, 588,426.36 and 235,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,395.28, 588,426.36 and 235,409.04 is: 324,864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,395.28 : 588,426.36 = 235,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,395.28/588,426.36 = 235,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,395.28x = 588,426.36 × 235,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,395.28x = 138,520,884,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,520,884,518.29/426,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,864.96

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