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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,350.66, 588,365.80 and 235,365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,350.66, 588,365.80 and 235,365.62 is: 324,805.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,350.66 : 588,365.80 = 235,365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,350.66/588,365.80 = 235,365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,350.66x = 588,365.80 × 235,365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,350.66x = 138,481,081,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,481,081,303.80/426,350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,805.60

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