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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,352.40, 588,350.76 and 235,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,352.40, 588,350.76 and 235,365.20 is: 324,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,352.40 : 588,350.76 = 235,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,352.40/588,350.76 = 235,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,352.40x = 588,350.76 × 235,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,352.40x = 138,477,294,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,477,294,297.55/426,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,795.39

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