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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,347.91, 588,362.00 and 235,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,347.91, 588,362.00 and 235,362.87 is: 324,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,347.91 : 588,362.00 = 235,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,347.91/588,362.00 = 235,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,347.91x = 588,362.00 × 235,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,347.91x = 138,478,567,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,478,567,742.13/426,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,801.80

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