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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,083.69, 588,007.80 and 235,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,083.69, 588,007.80 and 235,109.38 is: 324,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,083.69 : 588,007.80 = 235,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,083.69/588,007.80 = 235,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,083.69x = 588,007.80 × 235,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,083.69x = 138,246,148,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,246,148,117.62/426,083.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,457.73

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