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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,045.42, 587,926.35 and 235,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,045.42, 587,926.35 and 235,055.52 is: 324,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,045.42 : 587,926.35 = 235,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,045.42/587,926.35 = 235,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,045.42x = 587,926.35 × 235,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,045.42x = 138,195,333,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,195,333,920.95/426,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,367.61

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