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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,013.23, 587,900.25 and 235,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,013.23, 587,900.25 and 235,026.57 is: 324,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,013.23 : 587,900.25 = 235,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,013.23/587,900.25 = 235,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,013.23x = 587,900.25 × 235,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,013.23x = 138,172,179,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,172,179,259.64/426,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,337.77

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