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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,034.17, 587,929.05 and 235,053.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,034.17, 587,929.05 and 235,053.18 is: 324,374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,034.17 : 587,929.05 = 235,053.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,034.17/587,929.05 = 235,053.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,034.17x = 587,929.05 × 235,053.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,034.17x = 138,194,592,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,194,592,816.88/426,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,374.43

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