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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,348.16, 588,362.34 and 235,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,348.16, 588,362.34 and 235,363.12 is: 324,802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,348.16 : 588,362.34 = 235,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,348.16/588,362.34 = 235,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,348.16x = 588,362.34 × 235,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,348.16x = 138,478,796,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,478,796,032.90/426,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,802.14

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