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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,322.92, 588,325.74 and 235,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,322.92, 588,325.74 and 235,336.44 is: 324,764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,322.92 : 588,325.74 = 235,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,322.92/588,325.74 = 235,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,322.92x = 588,325.74 × 235,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,322.92x = 138,454,485,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,454,485,211.97/426,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,764.35

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