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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,344.16, 588,356.82 and 235,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,344.16, 588,356.82 and 235,359.12 is: 324,796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,344.16 : 588,356.82 = 235,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,344.16/588,356.82 = 235,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,344.16x = 588,356.82 × 235,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,344.16x = 138,475,143,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,475,143,401.20/426,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,796.62

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