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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,404.57, 588,436.67 and 235,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,404.57, 588,436.67 and 235,416.56 is: 324,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,404.57 : 588,436.67 = 235,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,404.57/588,436.67 = 235,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,404.57x = 588,436.67 × 235,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,404.57x = 138,527,736,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,527,736,629.26/426,404.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,873.95

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