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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,315.16, 588,319.02 and 235,324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,315.16, 588,319.02 and 235,324.45 is: 324,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,315.16 : 588,319.02 = 235,324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,315.16/588,319.02 = 235,324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,315.16x = 588,319.02 × 235,324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,315.16x = 138,445,849,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445,849,806.04/426,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,750.00

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