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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,078.83, 587,988.38 and 235,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,078.83, 587,988.38 and 235,092.24 is: 324,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,078.83 : 587,988.38 = 235,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,078.83/587,988.38 = 235,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,078.83x = 587,988.38 × 235,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,078.83x = 138,231,505,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,231,505,935.90/426,078.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,427.07

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