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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,039.67, 587,936.64 and 235,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,039.67, 587,936.64 and 235,058.68 is: 324,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,039.67 : 587,936.64 = 235,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,039.67/587,936.64 = 235,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,039.67x = 587,936.64 × 235,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,039.67x = 138,199,610,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,199,610,522.04/426,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,382.02

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