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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,460.95, 588,504.78 and 235,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,460.95, 588,504.78 and 235,470.24 is: 324,942.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,460.95 : 588,504.78 = 235,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,460.95/588,504.78 = 235,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,460.95x = 588,504.78 × 235,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,460.95x = 138,575,361,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,575,361,787.75/426,460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,942.67

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