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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,434.70, 588,489.06 and 235,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,434.70, 588,489.06 and 235,460.16 is: 324,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,434.70 : 588,489.06 = 235,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,434.70/588,489.06 = 235,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,434.70x = 588,489.06 × 235,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,434.70x = 138,565,728,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,565,728,225.85/426,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,940.09

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