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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,075.24, 587,996.15 and 235,100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,075.24, 587,996.15 and 235,100.93 is: 324,446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,075.24 : 587,996.15 = 235,100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,075.24/587,996.15 = 235,100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,075.24x = 587,996.15 × 235,100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,075.24x = 138,238,440,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,440,893.41/426,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,446.08

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