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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,002.14, 587,879.67 and 235,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,002.14, 587,879.67 and 235,023.58 is: 324,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,002.14 : 587,879.67 = 235,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,002.14/587,879.67 = 235,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,002.14x = 587,879.67 × 235,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,002.14x = 138,165,584,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,165,584,652.62/426,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,330.73

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