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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,088.35, 588,014.13 and 235,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,088.35, 588,014.13 and 235,114.04 is: 324,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,088.35 : 588,014.13 = 235,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,088.35/588,014.13 = 235,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,088.35x = 588,014.13 × 235,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,088.35x = 138,250,380,033.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,250,380,033.10/426,088.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,464.12

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