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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,414.02, 588,436.16 and 235,426.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,414.02, 588,436.16 and 235,426.95 is: 324,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,414.02 : 588,436.16 = 235,426.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,414.02/588,436.16 = 235,426.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,414.02x = 588,436.16 × 235,426.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,414.02x = 138,533,729,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,533,729,241.38/426,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,880.81

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