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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,327.40, 588,331.24 and 235,340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,327.40, 588,331.24 and 235,340.33 is: 324,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,327.40 : 588,331.24 = 235,340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,327.40/588,331.24 = 235,340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,327.40x = 588,331.24 × 235,340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,327.40x = 138,458,069,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,458,069,053.39/426,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,769.34

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