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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,453.76, 588,502.08 and 235,463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,453.76, 588,502.08 and 235,463.08 is: 324,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,453.76 : 588,502.08 = 235,463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,453.76/588,502.08 = 235,463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,453.76x = 588,502.08 × 235,463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,453.76x = 138,570,512,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,570,512,343.21/426,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,936.78

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