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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,004.26, 587,887.86 and 235,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,004.26, 587,887.86 and 235,017.60 is: 324,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,004.26 : 587,887.86 = 235,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,004.26/587,887.86 = 235,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,004.26x = 587,887.86 × 235,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,004.26x = 138,163,993,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163,993,926.34/426,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,325.38

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