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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,033.06, 587,928.75 and 235,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,033.06, 587,928.75 and 235,053.30 is: 324,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,033.06 : 587,928.75 = 235,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,033.06/587,928.75 = 235,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,033.06x = 587,928.75 × 235,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,033.06x = 138,194,592,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,194,592,852.38/426,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,375.28

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