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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,034.08, 587,917.44 and 235,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,034.08, 587,917.44 and 235,065.60 is: 324,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,034.08 : 587,917.44 = 235,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,034.08/587,917.44 = 235,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,034.08x = 587,917.44 × 235,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,034.08x = 138,199,165,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,199,165,784.06/426,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,385.24

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