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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,427.53, 588,466.02 and 235,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,427.53, 588,466.02 and 235,442.28 is: 324,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,427.53 : 588,466.02 = 235,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,427.53/588,466.02 = 235,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,427.53x = 588,466.02 × 235,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,427.53x = 138,549,781,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,549,781,451.33/426,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,908.15

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