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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,076.99, 587,998.54 and 235,102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,076.99, 587,998.54 and 235,102.68 is: 324,448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,076.99 : 587,998.54 = 235,102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,076.99/587,998.54 = 235,102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,076.99x = 587,998.54 × 235,102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,076.99x = 138,240,032,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,240,032,590.09/426,076.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,448.48

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