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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,323.92, 588,327.12 and 235,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,323.92, 588,327.12 and 235,337.44 is: 324,765.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,323.92 : 588,327.12 = 235,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,323.92/588,327.12 = 235,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,323.92x = 588,327.12 × 235,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,323.92x = 138,455,398,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,455,398,303.37/426,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,765.73

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