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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,006.19, 587,888.51 and 235,019.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,006.19, 587,888.51 and 235,019.58 is: 324,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,006.19 : 587,888.51 = 235,019.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,006.19/587,888.51 = 235,019.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,006.19x = 587,888.51 × 235,019.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,006.19x = 138,165,310,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,165,310,707.03/426,006.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,327.00

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