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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,402.28, 588,436.02 and 235,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,402.28, 588,436.02 and 235,416.04 is: 324,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,402.28 : 588,436.02 = 235,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,402.28/588,436.02 = 235,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,402.28x = 588,436.02 × 235,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,402.28x = 138,527,277,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,527,277,621.76/426,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,874.62

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