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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,293.73, 588,285.41 and 235,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,293.73, 588,285.41 and 235,307.16 is: 324,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,293.73 : 588,285.41 = 235,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,293.73/588,285.41 = 235,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,293.73x = 588,285.41 × 235,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,293.73x = 138,427,767,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,427,767,920.00/426,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,723.91

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