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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,315.92, 588,316.08 and 235,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,315.92, 588,316.08 and 235,329.44 is: 324,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,315.92 : 588,316.08 = 235,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,315.92/588,316.08 = 235,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,315.92x = 588,316.08 × 235,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,315.92x = 138,448,093,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,448,093,649.40/426,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,754.69

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