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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,320.16, 588,325.92 and 235,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,320.16, 588,325.92 and 235,329.45 is: 324,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,320.16 : 588,325.92 = 235,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,320.16/588,325.92 = 235,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,320.16x = 588,325.92 × 235,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,320.16x = 138,450,415,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,415,174.34/426,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,756.90

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