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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,343.92, 588,351.72 and 235,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,343.92, 588,351.72 and 235,357.24 is: 324,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,343.92 : 588,351.72 = 235,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,343.92/588,351.72 = 235,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,343.92x = 588,351.72 × 235,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,343.92x = 138,472,836,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,836,968.45/426,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,791.40

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