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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,373.92, 588,387.84 and 235,383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,373.92, 588,387.84 and 235,383.36 is: 324,824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,373.92 : 588,387.84 = 235,383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,373.92/588,387.84 = 235,383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,373.92x = 588,387.84 × 235,383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,373.92x = 138,496,706,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,496,706,762.34/426,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,824.53

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