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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,416.64, 588,451.20 and 235,425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,416.64, 588,451.20 and 235,425.96 is: 324,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,416.64 : 588,451.20 = 235,425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,416.64/588,451.20 = 235,425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,416.64x = 588,451.20 × 235,425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,416.64x = 138,536,688,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,536,688,673.15/426,416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,885.75

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