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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,089.98, 588,016.38 and 235,115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,089.98, 588,016.38 and 235,115.67 is: 324,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,089.98 : 588,016.38 = 235,115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,089.98/588,016.38 = 235,115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,089.98x = 588,016.38 × 235,115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,089.98x = 138,251,863,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,251,863,096.84/426,089.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,466.36

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