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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,093.85, 588,021.77 and 235,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,093.85, 588,021.77 and 235,119.56 is: 324,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,093.85 : 588,021.77 = 235,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,093.85/588,021.77 = 235,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,093.85x = 588,021.77 × 235,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,093.85x = 138,255,418,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,255,418,657.22/426,093.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,471.76

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