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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,423.20, 588,473.19 and 235,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,423.20, 588,473.19 and 235,448.66 is: 324,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,423.20 : 588,473.19 = 235,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,423.20/588,473.19 = 235,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,423.20x = 588,473.19 × 235,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,423.20x = 138,555,224,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,555,224,031.43/426,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,924.22

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