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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,454.76, 588,503.46 and 235,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,454.76, 588,503.46 and 235,464.08 is: 324,938.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,454.76 : 588,503.46 = 235,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,454.76/588,503.46 = 235,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,454.76x = 588,503.46 × 235,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,454.76x = 138,571,425,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,571,425,785.72/426,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,938.16

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