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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,446.64, 588,489.30 and 235,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,446.64, 588,489.30 and 235,455.12 is: 324,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,446.64 : 588,489.30 = 235,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,446.64/588,489.30 = 235,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,446.64x = 588,489.30 × 235,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,446.64x = 138,562,818,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,818,750.22/426,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,924.17

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