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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,015.26, 587,903.04 and 235,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,015.26, 587,903.04 and 235,028.60 is: 324,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,015.26 : 587,903.04 = 235,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,015.26/587,903.04 = 235,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,015.26x = 587,903.04 × 235,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,015.26x = 138,174,028,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174,028,426.94/426,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,340.56

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