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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,105.06, 588,024.31 and 235,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,105.06, 588,024.31 and 235,118.30 is: 324,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,105.06 : 588,024.31 = 235,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,105.06/588,024.31 = 235,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,105.06x = 588,024.31 × 235,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,105.06x = 138,255,273,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,255,273,038.80/426,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,462.88

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