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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,320.92, 588,322.98 and 235,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,320.92, 588,322.98 and 235,334.44 is: 324,761.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,320.92 : 588,322.98 = 235,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,320.92/588,322.98 = 235,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,320.92x = 588,322.98 × 235,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,320.92x = 138,452,659,037.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,452,659,037.43/426,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,761.59

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