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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,011.73, 587,898.18 and 235,025.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,011.73, 587,898.18 and 235,025.07 is: 324,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,011.73 : 587,898.18 = 235,025.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,011.73/587,898.18 = 235,025.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,011.73x = 587,898.18 × 235,025.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,011.73x = 138,170,810,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,170,810,907.37/426,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,335.70

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