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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,400.28, 588,433.26 and 235,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,400.28, 588,433.26 and 235,414.04 is: 324,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,400.28 : 588,433.26 = 235,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,400.28/588,433.26 = 235,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,400.28x = 588,433.26 × 235,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,400.28x = 138,525,451,006.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,525,451,006.97/426,400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,871.86

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