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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,998.31, 592,006.39 and 235,405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,998.31, 592,006.39 and 235,405.43 is: 324,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,998.31 : 592,006.39 = 235,405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,998.31/592,006.39 = 235,405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,998.31x = 592,006.39 × 235,405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,998.31x = 139,361,517,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,361,517,472.18/428,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,853.30

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