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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,329.73, 588,335.13 and 235,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,329.73, 588,335.13 and 235,343.25 is: 324,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,329.73 : 588,335.13 = 235,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,329.73/588,335.13 = 235,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,329.73x = 588,335.13 × 235,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,329.73x = 138,460,701,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,460,701,583.37/426,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,773.74

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