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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,436.20, 588,491.13 and 235,461.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,436.20, 588,491.13 and 235,461.66 is: 324,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,436.20 : 588,491.13 = 235,461.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,436.20/588,491.13 = 235,461.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,436.20x = 588,491.13 × 235,461.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,436.20x = 138,567,098,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567,098,365.08/426,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,942.16

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