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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,343.65, 588,351.38 and 235,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,343.65, 588,351.38 and 235,356.99 is: 324,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,343.65 : 588,351.38 = 235,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,343.65/588,351.38 = 235,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,343.65x = 588,351.38 × 235,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,343.65x = 138,472,608,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,608,682.36/426,343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,791.07

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