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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,397.28, 588,429.12 and 235,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,397.28, 588,429.12 and 235,411.04 is: 324,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,397.28 : 588,429.12 = 235,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,397.28/588,429.12 = 235,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,397.28x = 588,429.12 × 235,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,397.28x = 138,522,711,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,522,711,105.49/426,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,867.72

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