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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,452.82, 588,489.44 and 235,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,452.82, 588,489.44 and 235,462.11 is: 324,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,452.82 : 588,489.44 = 235,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,452.82/588,489.44 = 235,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,452.82x = 588,489.44 × 235,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,452.82x = 138,566,961,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,566,961,870.97/426,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,929.18

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