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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,089.73, 588,016.03 and 235,115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,089.73, 588,016.03 and 235,115.42 is: 324,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,089.73 : 588,016.03 = 235,115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,089.73/588,016.03 = 235,115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,089.73x = 588,016.03 × 235,115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,089.73x = 138,251,634,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,251,634,977.93/426,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,466.01

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