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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,357.41, 588,372.03 and 235,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,357.41, 588,372.03 and 235,369.44 is: 324,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,357.41 : 588,372.03 = 235,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,357.41/588,372.03 = 235,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,357.41x = 588,372.03 × 235,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,357.41x = 138,484,793,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484,793,153.41/426,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,809.16

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