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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,044.28, 587,937.42 and 235,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,044.28, 587,937.42 and 235,059.48 is: 324,380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,044.28 : 587,937.42 = 235,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,044.28/587,937.42 = 235,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,044.28x = 587,937.42 × 235,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,044.28x = 138,200,264,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,200,264,217.74/426,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,380.05

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