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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,034.06, 587,930.13 and 235,054.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,034.06, 587,930.13 and 235,054.30 is: 324,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,034.06 : 587,930.13 = 235,054.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,034.06/587,930.13 = 235,054.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,034.06x = 587,930.13 × 235,054.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,034.06x = 138,195,505,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195,505,156.06/426,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,376.66

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