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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,016.64, 587,899.68 and 235,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,016.64, 587,899.68 and 235,038.08 is: 324,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,016.64 : 587,899.68 = 235,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,016.64/587,899.68 = 235,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,016.64x = 587,899.68 × 235,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,016.64x = 138,178,812,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,178,812,019.81/426,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,350.74

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