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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,347.16, 588,360.96 and 235,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,347.16, 588,360.96 and 235,362.12 is: 324,800.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,347.16 : 588,360.96 = 235,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,347.16/588,360.96 = 235,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,347.16x = 588,360.96 × 235,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,347.16x = 138,477,882,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,477,882,870.84/426,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,800.76

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