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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,313.92, 588,313.32 and 235,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,313.92, 588,313.32 and 235,327.44 is: 324,751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,313.92 : 588,313.32 = 235,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,313.92/588,313.32 = 235,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,313.92x = 588,313.32 × 235,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,313.92x = 138,446,267,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,446,267,513.50/426,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,751.93

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