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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,362.30, 588,364.55 and 235,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,362.30, 588,364.55 and 235,371.59 is: 324,804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,362.30 : 588,364.55 = 235,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,362.30/588,364.55 = 235,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,362.30x = 588,364.55 × 235,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,362.30x = 138,484,295,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,484,295,514.45/426,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,804.27

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