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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,300.24, 588,294.36 and 235,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,300.24, 588,294.36 and 235,313.68 is: 324,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,300.24 : 588,294.36 = 235,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,300.24/588,294.36 = 235,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,300.24x = 588,294.36 × 235,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,300.24x = 138,433,710,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,433,710,774.85/426,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,732.89

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