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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,001.14, 587,878.29 and 235,022.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,001.14, 587,878.29 and 235,022.58 is: 324,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,001.14 : 587,878.29 = 235,022.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,001.14/587,878.29 = 235,022.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,001.14x = 587,878.29 × 235,022.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,001.14x = 138,164,672,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,164,672,441.79/426,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,329.35

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