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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,088.08, 588,000.33 and 235,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,088.08, 588,000.33 and 235,099.80 is: 324,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,088.08 : 588,000.33 = 235,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,088.08/588,000.33 = 235,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,088.08x = 588,000.33 × 235,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,088.08x = 138,238,759,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,759,982.93/426,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,437.05

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