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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,072.52, 587,982.18 and 235,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,072.52, 587,982.18 and 235,086.04 is: 324,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,072.52 : 587,982.18 = 235,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,072.52/587,982.18 = 235,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,072.52x = 587,982.18 × 235,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,072.52x = 138,226,402,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,226,402,286.77/426,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,419.90

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