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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,359.30, 588,360.41 and 235,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,359.30, 588,360.41 and 235,368.59 is: 324,800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,359.30 : 588,360.41 = 235,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,359.30/588,360.41 = 235,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,359.30x = 588,360.41 × 235,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,359.30x = 138,481,556,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,481,556,877.51/426,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,800.14

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