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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,360.55, 588,362.13 and 235,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,360.55, 588,362.13 and 235,369.84 is: 324,801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,360.55 : 588,362.13 = 235,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,360.55/588,362.13 = 235,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,360.55x = 588,362.13 × 235,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,360.55x = 138,482,700,400.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,482,700,400.16/426,360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,801.86

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