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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,367.80, 588,372.14 and 235,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,367.80, 588,372.14 and 235,377.08 is: 324,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,367.80 : 588,372.14 = 235,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,367.80/588,372.14 = 235,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,367.80x = 588,372.14 × 235,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,367.80x = 138,489,316,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,489,316,266.55/426,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,811.86

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