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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,467.95, 588,514.44 and 235,477.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,467.95, 588,514.44 and 235,477.24 is: 324,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,467.95 : 588,514.44 = 235,477.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,467.95/588,514.44 = 235,477.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,467.95x = 588,514.44 × 235,477.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,467.95x = 138,581,756,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,581,756,031.35/426,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,952.33

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