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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,465.45, 588,510.99 and 235,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,465.45, 588,510.99 and 235,474.74 is: 324,948.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,465.45 : 588,510.99 = 235,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,465.45/588,510.99 = 235,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,465.45x = 588,510.99 × 235,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,465.45x = 138,579,472,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,579,472,357.39/426,465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,948.88

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