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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,304.08, 588,304.49 and 235,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,304.08, 588,304.49 and 235,317.56 is: 324,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,304.08 : 588,304.49 = 235,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,304.08/588,304.49 = 235,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,304.08x = 588,304.49 × 235,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,304.08x = 138,438,373,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,438,373,005.73/426,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,740.91

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