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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,453.18, 588,489.95 and 235,462.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,453.18, 588,489.95 and 235,462.47 is: 324,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,453.18 : 588,489.95 = 235,462.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,453.18/588,489.95 = 235,462.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,453.18x = 588,489.95 × 235,462.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,453.18x = 138,567,296,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567,296,019.86/426,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,929.68

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