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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,341.27, 588,350.39 and 235,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,341.27, 588,350.39 and 235,354.21 is: 324,788.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,341.27 : 588,350.39 = 235,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,341.27/588,350.39 = 235,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,341.27x = 588,350.39 × 235,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,341.27x = 138,470,738,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,470,738,594.00/426,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,788.49

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