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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,399.03, 588,431.54 and 235,412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,399.03, 588,431.54 and 235,412.79 is: 324,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,399.03 : 588,431.54 = 235,412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,399.03/588,431.54 = 235,412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,399.03x = 588,431.54 × 235,412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,399.03x = 138,524,310,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,524,310,555.40/426,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,870.14

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