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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,466.45, 588,512.37 and 235,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,466.45, 588,512.37 and 235,475.74 is: 324,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,466.45 : 588,512.37 = 235,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,466.45/588,512.37 = 235,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,466.45x = 588,512.37 × 235,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,466.45x = 138,580,385,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580,385,824.90/426,466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,950.26

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