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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,402.03, 588,435.68 and 235,415.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,402.03, 588,435.68 and 235,415.79 is: 324,874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,402.03 : 588,435.68 = 235,415.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,402.03/588,435.68 = 235,415.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,402.03x = 588,435.68 × 235,415.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,402.03x = 138,527,049,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,527,049,294.31/426,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,874.27

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