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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,328.08, 588,323.16 and 235,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,328.08, 588,323.16 and 235,359.60 is: 324,790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,328.08 : 588,323.16 = 235,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,328.08/588,323.16 = 235,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,328.08x = 588,323.16 × 235,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,328.08x = 138,467,503,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,467,503,608.34/426,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,790.95

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