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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,403.03, 588,437.06 and 235,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,403.03, 588,437.06 and 235,416.79 is: 324,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,403.03 : 588,437.06 = 235,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,403.03/588,437.06 = 235,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,403.03x = 588,437.06 × 235,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,403.03x = 138,527,962,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,527,962,605.15/426,403.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,875.65

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