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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,001.69, 587,882.29 and 235,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,001.69, 587,882.29 and 235,015.08 is: 324,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,001.69 : 587,882.29 = 235,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,001.69/587,882.29 = 235,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,001.69x = 587,882.29 × 235,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,001.69x = 138,161,203,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,161,203,414.93/426,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,320.79

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