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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,002.03, 587,882.76 and 235,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,002.03, 587,882.76 and 235,015.42 is: 324,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,002.03 : 587,882.76 = 235,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,002.03/587,882.76 = 235,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,002.03x = 587,882.76 × 235,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,002.03x = 138,161,513,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,161,513,752.16/426,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,321.26

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