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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,470.42, 588,529.17 and 235,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,470.42, 588,529.17 and 235,484.18 is: 324,968.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,470.42 : 588,529.17 = 235,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,470.42/588,529.17 = 235,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,470.42x = 588,529.17 × 235,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,470.42x = 138,589,309,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,589,309,003.53/426,470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,968.16

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