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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,084.84, 587,996.67 and 235,098.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,084.84, 587,996.67 and 235,098.24 is: 324,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,084.84 : 587,996.67 = 235,098.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,084.84/587,996.67 = 235,098.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,084.84x = 587,996.67 × 235,098.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,084.84x = 138,236,982,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,236,982,242.86/426,084.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,435.35

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