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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,029.10, 587,910.33 and 235,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,029.10, 587,910.33 and 235,042.44 is: 324,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,029.10 : 587,910.33 = 235,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,029.10/587,910.33 = 235,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,029.10x = 587,910.33 × 235,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,029.10x = 138,183,878,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,183,878,464.41/426,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,353.15

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