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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,328.14, 588,336.94 and 235,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,328.14, 588,336.94 and 235,337.44 is: 324,767.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,328.14 : 588,336.94 = 235,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,328.14/588,336.94 = 235,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,328.14x = 588,336.94 × 235,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,328.14x = 138,457,709,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,457,709,317.03/426,328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,767.93

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