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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,436.70, 588,491.82 and 235,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,436.70, 588,491.82 and 235,462.16 is: 324,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,436.70 : 588,491.82 = 235,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,436.70/588,491.82 = 235,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,436.70x = 588,491.82 × 235,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,436.70x = 138,567,555,079.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567,555,079.53/426,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,942.85

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