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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,425.67, 588,476.61 and 235,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,425.67, 588,476.61 and 235,451.16 is: 324,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,425.67 : 588,476.61 = 235,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,425.67/588,476.61 = 235,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,425.67x = 588,476.61 × 235,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,425.67x = 138,557,500,457.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,557,500,457.37/426,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,927.67

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