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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,437.57, 588,488.24 and 235,450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,437.57, 588,488.24 and 235,450.51 is: 324,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,437.57 : 588,488.24 = 235,450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,437.57/588,488.24 = 235,450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,437.57x = 588,488.24 × 235,450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,437.57x = 138,559,856,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,559,856,237.00/426,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,924.13

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