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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,413.28, 588,451.20 and 235,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,413.28, 588,451.20 and 235,427.04 is: 324,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,413.28 : 588,451.20 = 235,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,413.28/588,451.20 = 235,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,413.28x = 588,451.20 × 235,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,413.28x = 138,537,324,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,537,324,200.45/426,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,889.80

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