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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,336.23, 588,344.10 and 235,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,336.23, 588,344.10 and 235,349.75 is: 324,782.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,336.23 : 588,344.10 = 235,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,336.23/588,344.10 = 235,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,336.23x = 588,344.10 × 235,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,336.23x = 138,466,636,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,466,636,848.98/426,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,782.71

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