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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,321.65, 588,327.98 and 235,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,321.65, 588,327.98 and 235,330.94 is: 324,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,321.65 : 588,327.98 = 235,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,321.65/588,327.98 = 235,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,321.65x = 588,327.98 × 235,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,321.65x = 138,451,772,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451,772,443.41/426,321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,758.96

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