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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,034.60, 587,917.92 and 235,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,034.60, 587,917.92 and 235,047.94 is: 324,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,034.60 : 587,917.92 = 235,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,034.60/587,917.92 = 235,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,034.60x = 587,917.92 × 235,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,034.60x = 138,188,895,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,188,895,985.09/426,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,360.73

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