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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,099.60, 588,029.67 and 235,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,099.60, 588,029.67 and 235,125.30 is: 324,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,099.60 : 588,029.67 = 235,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,099.60/588,029.67 = 235,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,099.60x = 588,029.67 × 235,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,099.60x = 138,260,652,567.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,260,652,567.65/426,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,479.66

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