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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,366.54, 588,382.02 and 235,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,366.54, 588,382.02 and 235,375.82 is: 324,816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,366.54 : 588,382.02 = 235,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,366.54/588,382.02 = 235,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,366.54x = 588,382.02 × 235,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,366.54x = 138,490,900,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,490,900,430.76/426,366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,816.53

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