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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325.87, 588,331.11 and 235,338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325.87, 588,331.11 and 235,338.81 is: 324,768.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325.87 : 588,331.11 = 235,338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325.87/588,331.11 = 235,338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325.87x = 588,331.11 × 235,338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325.87x = 138,457,143,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,457,143,313.38/426,325.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,768.34

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