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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,455.76, 588,504.84 and 235,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,455.76, 588,504.84 and 235,465.08 is: 324,939.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,455.76 : 588,504.84 = 235,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,455.76/588,504.84 = 235,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,455.76x = 588,504.84 × 235,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,455.76x = 138,572,339,230.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572,339,230.99/426,455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,939.54

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