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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,327.12, 588,332.84 and 235,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,327.12, 588,332.84 and 235,340.06 is: 324,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,327.12 : 588,332.84 = 235,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,327.12/588,332.84 = 235,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,327.12x = 588,332.84 × 235,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,327.12x = 138,458,285,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,458,285,865.57/426,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,770.06

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