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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,024.10, 587,903.43 and 235,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,024.10, 587,903.43 and 235,037.44 is: 324,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,024.10 : 587,903.43 = 235,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,024.10/587,903.43 = 235,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,024.10x = 587,903.43 × 235,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,024.10x = 138,179,317,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,179,317,154.42/426,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,346.25

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