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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,012.24, 587,898.88 and 235,025.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,012.24, 587,898.88 and 235,025.58 is: 324,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,012.24 : 587,898.88 = 235,025.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,012.24/587,898.88 = 235,025.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,012.24x = 587,898.88 × 235,025.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,012.24x = 138,171,275,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,171,275,253.35/426,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,336.40

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