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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,312.10, 588,310.81 and 235,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,312.10, 588,310.81 and 235,325.49 is: 324,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,312.10 : 588,310.81 = 235,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,312.10/588,310.81 = 235,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,312.10x = 588,310.81 × 235,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,312.10x = 138,444,529,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,444,529,635.55/426,312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,749.24

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