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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,360.08, 588,373.80 and 235,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,360.08, 588,373.80 and 235,373.24 is: 324,813.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,360.08 : 588,373.80 = 235,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,360.08/588,373.80 = 235,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,360.08x = 588,373.80 × 235,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,360.08x = 138,487,447,637.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,487,447,637.11/426,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,813.35

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