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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325.12, 588,332.80 and 235,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325.12, 588,332.80 and 235,334.40 is: 324,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325.12 : 588,332.80 = 235,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325.12/588,332.80 = 235,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325.12x = 588,332.80 × 235,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325.12x = 138,454,946,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,454,946,488.32/426,325.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,763.75

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