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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,406.07, 588,438.74 and 235,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,406.07, 588,438.74 and 235,418.06 is: 324,876.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,406.07 : 588,438.74 = 235,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,406.07/588,438.74 = 235,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,406.07x = 588,438.74 × 235,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,406.07x = 138,529,106,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,529,106,599.64/426,406.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,876.02

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