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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,319.65, 588,325.22 and 235,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,319.65, 588,325.22 and 235,328.94 is: 324,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,319.65 : 588,325.22 = 235,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,319.65/588,325.22 = 235,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,319.65x = 588,325.22 × 235,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,319.65x = 138,449,950,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,449,950,397.87/426,319.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,756.20

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