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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,107.07, 588,027.11 and 235,120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,107.07, 588,027.11 and 235,120.41 is: 324,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,107.07 : 588,027.11 = 235,120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,107.07/588,027.11 = 235,120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,107.07x = 588,027.11 × 235,120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,107.07x = 138,257,174,018.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,257,174,018.71/426,107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,465.81

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