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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,363.80, 588,366.62 and 235,373.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,363.80, 588,366.62 and 235,373.09 is: 324,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,363.80 : 588,366.62 = 235,373.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,363.80/588,366.62 = 235,373.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,363.80x = 588,366.62 × 235,373.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,363.80x = 138,485,665,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,485,665,283.56/426,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,806.34

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