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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,363.62, 588,366.36 and 235,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,363.62, 588,366.36 and 235,372.91 is: 324,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,363.62 : 588,366.36 = 235,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,363.62/588,366.36 = 235,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,363.62x = 588,366.36 × 235,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,363.62x = 138,485,499,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,485,499,357.48/426,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,806.09

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