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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,337.72, 588,346.16 and 235,351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,337.72, 588,346.16 and 235,351.24 is: 324,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,337.72 : 588,346.16 = 235,351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,337.72/588,346.16 = 235,351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,337.72x = 588,346.16 × 235,351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,337.72x = 138,467,998,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,467,998,305.24/426,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,784.77

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