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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,350.79, 588,365.97 and 235,365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,350.79, 588,365.97 and 235,365.75 is: 324,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,350.79 : 588,365.97 = 235,365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,350.79/588,365.97 = 235,365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,350.79x = 588,365.97 × 235,365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,350.79x = 138,481,197,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,481,197,803.53/426,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,805.77

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