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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,430.68, 588,483.52 and 235,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,430.68, 588,483.52 and 235,456.16 is: 324,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,430.68 : 588,483.52 = 235,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,430.68/588,483.52 = 235,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,430.68x = 588,483.52 × 235,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,430.68x = 138,562,069,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,069,842.48/426,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,934.57

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