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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,327.36, 588,324.52 and 235,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,327.36, 588,324.52 and 235,335.84 is: 324,759.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,327.36 : 588,324.52 = 235,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,327.36/588,324.52 = 235,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,327.36x = 588,324.52 × 235,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,327.36x = 138,453,845,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,453,845,106.80/426,327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,759.46

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