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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,004.08, 587,885.55 and 235,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,004.08, 587,885.55 and 235,017.45 is: 324,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,004.08 : 587,885.55 = 235,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,004.08/587,885.55 = 235,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,004.08x = 587,885.55 × 235,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,004.08x = 138,163,362,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163,362,852.85/426,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,324.04

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