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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,355.43, 588,366.89 and 235,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,355.43, 588,366.89 and 235,364.72 is: 324,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,355.43 : 588,366.89 = 235,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,355.43/588,366.89 = 235,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,355.43x = 588,366.89 × 235,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,355.43x = 138,480,808,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,480,808,616.21/426,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,801.32

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