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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,364.32, 588,367.32 and 235,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,364.32, 588,367.32 and 235,373.60 is: 324,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,364.32 : 588,367.32 = 235,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,364.32/588,367.32 = 235,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,364.32x = 588,367.32 × 235,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,364.32x = 138,486,134,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,486,134,230.75/426,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,807.04

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