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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,076.24, 587,997.53 and 235,101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,076.24, 587,997.53 and 235,101.93 is: 324,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,076.24 : 587,997.53 = 235,101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,076.24/587,997.53 = 235,101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,076.24x = 587,997.53 × 235,101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,076.24x = 138,239,354,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239,354,138.23/426,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,447.46

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