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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,044.40, 587,941.32 and 235,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,044.40, 587,941.32 and 235,058.24 is: 324,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,044.40 : 587,941.32 = 235,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,044.40/587,941.32 = 235,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,044.40x = 587,941.32 × 235,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,044.40x = 138,200,451,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,200,451,902.48/426,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,380.40

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