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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,324.40, 588,327.10 and 235,337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,324.40, 588,327.10 and 235,337.33 is: 324,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,324.40 : 588,327.10 = 235,337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,324.40/588,327.10 = 235,337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,324.40x = 588,327.10 × 235,337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,324.40x = 138,455,329,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,455,329,763.12/426,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,765.20

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