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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,012.64, 587,894.16 and 235,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,012.64, 587,894.16 and 235,034.08 is: 324,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,012.64 : 587,894.16 = 235,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,012.64/587,894.16 = 235,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,012.64x = 587,894.16 × 235,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,012.64x = 138,175,163,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,175,163,032.97/426,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,345.22

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