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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,110.32, 588,031.59 and 235,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,110.32, 588,031.59 and 235,123.66 is: 324,470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,110.32 : 588,031.59 = 235,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,110.32/588,031.59 = 235,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,110.32x = 588,031.59 × 235,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,110.32x = 138,260,139,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,260,139,636.42/426,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,470.29

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