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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,437.20, 588,492.51 and 235,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,437.20, 588,492.51 and 235,462.66 is: 324,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,437.20 : 588,492.51 = 235,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,437.20/588,492.51 = 235,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,437.20x = 588,492.51 × 235,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,437.20x = 138,568,011,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,568,011,794.68/426,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,943.54

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