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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,454.68, 588,492.03 and 235,463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,454.68, 588,492.03 and 235,463.97 is: 324,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,454.68 : 588,492.03 = 235,463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,454.68/588,492.03 = 235,463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,454.68x = 588,492.03 × 235,463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,454.68x = 138,568,669,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,568,669,697.16/426,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,931.76

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