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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,347.64, 588,352.68 and 235,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,347.64, 588,352.68 and 235,356.12 is: 324,787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,347.64 : 588,352.68 = 235,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,347.64/588,352.68 = 235,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,347.64x = 588,352.68 × 235,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,347.64x = 138,472,403,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,472,403,956.40/426,347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,787.55

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