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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,084.69, 588,009.18 and 235,110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,084.69, 588,009.18 and 235,110.38 is: 324,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,084.69 : 588,009.18 = 235,110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,084.69/588,009.18 = 235,110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,084.69x = 588,009.18 × 235,110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,084.69x = 138,247,061,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,061,753.29/426,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,459.12

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