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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,114.42, 588,039.57 and 235,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,114.42, 588,039.57 and 235,133.34 is: 324,484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,114.42 : 588,039.57 = 235,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,114.42/588,039.57 = 235,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,114.42x = 588,039.57 × 235,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,114.42x = 138,267,708,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,267,708,146.26/426,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,484.93

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