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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,045.40, 587,942.70 and 235,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,045.40, 587,942.70 and 235,059.24 is: 324,381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,045.40 : 587,942.70 = 235,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,045.40/587,942.70 = 235,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,045.40x = 587,942.70 × 235,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,045.40x = 138,201,364,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,201,364,225.55/426,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,381.78

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