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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325.16, 588,332.80 and 235,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325.16, 588,332.80 and 235,334.44 is: 324,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325.16 : 588,332.80 = 235,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325.16/588,332.80 = 235,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325.16x = 588,332.80 × 235,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325.16x = 138,454,970,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,454,970,021.63/426,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,763.78

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