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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,314.42, 588,314.01 and 235,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,314.42, 588,314.01 and 235,327.94 is: 324,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,314.42 : 588,314.01 = 235,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,314.42/588,314.01 = 235,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,314.42x = 588,314.01 × 235,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,314.42x = 138,446,724,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,446,724,046.44/426,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,752.62

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