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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,430.24, 588,496.80 and 235,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,430.24, 588,496.80 and 235,443.04 is: 324,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,430.24 : 588,496.80 = 235,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,430.24/588,496.80 = 235,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,430.24x = 588,496.80 × 235,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,430.24x = 138,557,475,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,557,475,622.27/426,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,924.13

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