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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,706.03, 591,622.46 and 235,101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,706.03, 591,622.46 and 235,101.47 is: 324,444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,706.03 : 591,622.46 = 235,101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,706.03/591,622.46 = 235,101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,706.03x = 591,622.46 × 235,101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,706.03x = 139,091,311,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,091,311,941.59/428,706.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,444.50

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