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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,475.28, 588,536.76 and 235,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,475.28, 588,536.76 and 235,489.04 is: 324,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,475.28 : 588,536.76 = 235,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,475.28/588,536.76 = 235,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,475.28x = 588,536.76 × 235,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,475.28x = 138,593,956,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,593,956,617.11/426,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,975.36

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