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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,433.68, 588,487.66 and 235,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,433.68, 588,487.66 and 235,459.16 is: 324,938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,433.68 : 588,487.66 = 235,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,433.68/588,487.66 = 235,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,433.68x = 588,487.66 × 235,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,433.68x = 138,564,810,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564,810,093.97/426,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,938.71

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