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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,060.32, 587,965.12 and 235,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,060.32, 587,965.12 and 235,073.60 is: 324,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,060.32 : 587,965.12 = 235,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,060.32/587,965.12 = 235,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,060.32x = 587,965.12 × 235,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,060.32x = 138,215,077,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,215,077,432.83/426,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,402.60

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