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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,353.66, 588,369.94 and 235,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,353.66, 588,369.94 and 235,368.62 is: 324,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,353.66 : 588,369.94 = 235,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,353.66/588,369.94 = 235,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,353.66x = 588,369.94 × 235,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,353.66x = 138,483,820,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,483,820,827.28/426,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,809.74

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