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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,426.70, 588,478.02 and 235,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,426.70, 588,478.02 and 235,452.16 is: 324,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,426.70 : 588,478.02 = 235,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,426.70/588,478.02 = 235,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,426.70x = 588,478.02 × 235,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,426.70x = 138,558,420,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,558,420,921.52/426,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,929.05

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