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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,071.15, 587,977.74 and 235,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,071.15, 587,977.74 and 235,084.52 is: 324,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,071.15 : 587,977.74 = 235,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,071.15/587,977.74 = 235,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,071.15x = 587,977.74 × 235,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,071.15x = 138,224,466,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,224,466,248.53/426,071.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,416.40

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