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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,474.28, 588,535.38 and 235,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,474.28, 588,535.38 and 235,488.04 is: 324,973.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,474.28 : 588,535.38 = 235,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,474.28/588,535.38 = 235,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,474.28x = 588,535.38 × 235,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,474.28x = 138,593,043,106.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,593,043,106.86/426,474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,973.98

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