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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,424.20, 588,474.57 and 235,449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,424.20, 588,474.57 and 235,449.66 is: 324,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,424.20 : 588,474.57 = 235,449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,424.20/588,474.57 = 235,449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,424.20x = 588,474.57 × 235,449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,424.20x = 138,556,137,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,556,137,425.15/426,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,925.60

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