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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,424.70, 588,475.26 and 235,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,424.70, 588,475.26 and 235,450.16 is: 324,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,424.70 : 588,475.26 = 235,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,424.70/588,475.26 = 235,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,424.70x = 588,475.26 × 235,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,424.70x = 138,556,594,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,556,594,123.04/426,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,926.29

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