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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,357.93, 588,370.33 and 235,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,357.93, 588,370.33 and 235,367.22 is: 324,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,357.93 : 588,370.33 = 235,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,357.93/588,370.33 = 235,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,357.93x = 588,370.33 × 235,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,357.93x = 138,483,088,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,483,088,902.58/426,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,804.77

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