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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,000.69, 587,880.91 and 235,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,000.69, 587,880.91 and 235,014.08 is: 324,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,000.69 : 587,880.91 = 235,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,000.69/587,880.91 = 235,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,000.69x = 587,880.91 × 235,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,000.69x = 138,160,294,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,160,294,188.80/426,000.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,319.41

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