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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,083.44, 588,007.45 and 235,109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,083.44, 588,007.45 and 235,109.13 is: 324,457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,083.44 : 588,007.45 = 235,109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,083.44/588,007.45 = 235,109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,083.44x = 588,007.45 × 235,109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,083.44x = 138,245,920,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245,920,003.02/426,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,457.39

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