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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,335.23, 588,342.72 and 235,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,335.23, 588,342.72 and 235,348.75 is: 324,781.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,335.23 : 588,342.72 = 235,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,335.23/588,342.72 = 235,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,335.23x = 588,342.72 × 235,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,335.23x = 138,465,723,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,465,723,723.60/426,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,781.33

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