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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,368.82, 588,373.50 and 235,378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,368.82, 588,373.50 and 235,378.10 is: 324,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,368.82 : 588,373.50 = 235,378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,368.82/588,373.50 = 235,378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,368.82x = 588,373.50 × 235,378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,368.82x = 138,490,236,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,490,236,520.35/426,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,813.24

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