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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,003.04, 587,884.14 and 235,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,003.04, 587,884.14 and 235,016.42 is: 324,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,003.04 : 587,884.14 = 235,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,003.04/587,884.14 = 235,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,003.04x = 587,884.14 × 235,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,003.04x = 138,162,425,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,162,425,957.58/426,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,322.63

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