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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,329.12, 588,335.60 and 235,342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,329.12, 588,335.60 and 235,342.06 is: 324,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,329.12 : 588,335.60 = 235,342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,329.12/588,335.60 = 235,342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,329.12x = 588,335.60 × 235,342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,329.12x = 138,460,112,075.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,460,112,075.34/426,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,772.82

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