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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,335.34, 588,343.56 and 235,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,335.34, 588,343.56 and 235,348.95 is: 324,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,335.34 : 588,343.56 = 235,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,335.34/588,343.56 = 235,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,335.34x = 588,343.56 × 235,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,335.34x = 138,466,039,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,466,039,085.26/426,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,781.99

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