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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,330.40, 588,320.40 and 235,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,330.40, 588,320.40 and 235,343.20 is: 324,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,330.40 : 588,320.40 = 235,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,330.40/588,320.40 = 235,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,330.40x = 588,320.40 × 235,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,330.40x = 138,457,205,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,457,205,561.28/426,330.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,765.03

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