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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,415.02, 588,437.53 and 235,427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,415.02, 588,437.53 and 235,427.95 is: 324,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,415.02 : 588,437.53 = 235,427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,415.02/588,437.53 = 235,427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,415.02x = 588,437.53 × 235,427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,415.02x = 138,534,641,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,534,641,390.96/426,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,882.18

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