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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,310.70, 588,308.67 and 235,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,310.70, 588,308.67 and 235,324.04 is: 324,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,310.70 : 588,308.67 = 235,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,310.70/588,308.67 = 235,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,310.70x = 588,308.67 × 235,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,310.70x = 138,443,170,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443,170,049.88/426,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,747.12

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