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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,324.08, 588,332.04 and 235,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,324.08, 588,332.04 and 235,337.60 is: 324,768.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,324.08 : 588,332.04 = 235,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,324.08/588,332.04 = 235,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,324.08x = 588,332.04 × 235,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,324.08x = 138,456,650,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,456,650,296.70/426,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,768.54

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