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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,318.92, 588,320.22 and 235,332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,318.92, 588,320.22 and 235,332.44 is: 324,758.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,318.92 : 588,320.22 = 235,332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,318.92/588,320.22 = 235,332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,318.92x = 588,320.22 × 235,332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,318.92x = 138,450,832,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,832,873.94/426,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,758.83

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