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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,025.10, 587,904.81 and 235,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,025.10, 587,904.81 and 235,038.44 is: 324,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,025.10 : 587,904.81 = 235,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,025.10/587,904.81 = 235,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,025.10x = 587,904.81 × 235,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,025.10x = 138,180,229,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,180,229,410.90/426,025.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,347.63

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