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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,405.07, 588,437.36 and 235,417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,405.07, 588,437.36 and 235,417.06 is: 324,874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,405.07 : 588,437.36 = 235,417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,405.07/588,437.36 = 235,417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,405.07x = 588,437.36 × 235,417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,405.07x = 138,528,193,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,528,193,285.36/426,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,874.64

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