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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,342.23, 588,336.86 and 235,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,342.23, 588,336.86 and 235,351.52 is: 324,776.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,342.23 : 588,336.86 = 235,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,342.23/588,336.86 = 235,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,342.23x = 588,336.86 × 235,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,342.23x = 138,465,976,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,465,976,332.25/426,342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,776.59

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