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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,374.92, 588,389.22 and 235,384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,374.92, 588,389.22 and 235,384.36 is: 324,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,374.92 : 588,389.22 = 235,384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,374.92/588,389.22 = 235,384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,374.92x = 588,389.22 × 235,384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,374.92x = 138,497,619,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,497,619,980.60/426,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,825.91

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