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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,082.69, 588,006.41 and 235,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,082.69, 588,006.41 and 235,108.38 is: 324,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,082.69 : 588,006.41 = 235,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,082.69/588,006.41 = 235,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,082.69x = 588,006.41 × 235,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,082.69x = 138,245,235,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245,235,072.49/426,082.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,456.35

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