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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,320.65, 588,326.60 and 235,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,320.65, 588,326.60 and 235,329.94 is: 324,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,320.65 : 588,326.60 = 235,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,320.65/588,326.60 = 235,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,320.65x = 588,326.60 × 235,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,320.65x = 138,450,863,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,863,478.40/426,320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,757.58

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