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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,319.92, 588,321.60 and 235,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,319.92, 588,321.60 and 235,333.44 is: 324,760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,319.92 : 588,321.60 = 235,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,319.92/588,321.60 = 235,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,319.92x = 588,321.60 × 235,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,319.92x = 138,451,745,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451,745,954.30/426,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,760.21

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