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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,346.56, 588,359.40 and 235,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,346.56, 588,359.40 and 235,359.96 is: 324,797.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,346.56 : 588,359.40 = 235,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,346.56/588,359.40 = 235,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,346.56x = 588,359.40 × 235,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,346.56x = 138,476,244,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,476,244,849.62/426,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,797.38

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