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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,476.48, 588,533.64 and 235,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,476.48, 588,533.64 and 235,485.68 is: 324,968.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,476.48 : 588,533.64 = 235,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,476.48/588,533.64 = 235,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,476.48x = 588,533.64 × 235,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,476.48x = 138,591,244,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,591,244,418.28/426,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,968.08

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