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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,034.67, 587,929.74 and 235,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,034.67, 587,929.74 and 235,053.68 is: 324,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,034.67 : 587,929.74 = 235,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,034.67/587,929.74 = 235,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,034.67x = 587,929.74 × 235,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,034.67x = 138,195,048,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195,048,968.44/426,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,375.12

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