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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,431.70, 588,484.92 and 235,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,431.70, 588,484.92 and 235,457.16 is: 324,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,431.70 : 588,484.92 = 235,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,431.70/588,484.92 = 235,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,431.70x = 588,484.92 × 235,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,431.70x = 138,562,987,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,987,966.03/426,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,935.95

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