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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,445.14, 588,487.23 and 235,453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,445.14, 588,487.23 and 235,453.62 is: 324,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,445.14 : 588,487.23 = 235,453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,445.14/588,487.23 = 235,453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,445.14x = 588,487.23 × 235,453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,445.14x = 138,561,448,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,561,448,627.27/426,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,922.10

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