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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,324.14, 588,331.42 and 235,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,324.14, 588,331.42 and 235,333.44 is: 324,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,324.14 : 588,331.42 = 235,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,324.14/588,331.42 = 235,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,324.14x = 588,331.42 × 235,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,324.14x = 138,454,056,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,454,056,928.69/426,324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,762.41

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