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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,432.68, 588,486.28 and 235,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,432.68, 588,486.28 and 235,458.16 is: 324,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,432.68 : 588,486.28 = 235,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,432.68/588,486.28 = 235,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,432.68x = 588,486.28 × 235,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,432.68x = 138,563,896,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563,896,674.05/426,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,937.33

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