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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,494.75, 588,554.87 and 235,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,494.75, 588,554.87 and 235,504.04 is: 324,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,494.75 : 588,554.87 = 235,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,494.75/588,554.87 = 235,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,494.75x = 588,554.87 × 235,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,494.75x = 138,607,045,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,607,045,526.38/426,494.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,991.22

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