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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,075.99, 587,997.16 and 235,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,075.99, 587,997.16 and 235,101.68 is: 324,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,075.99 : 587,997.16 = 235,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,075.99/587,997.16 = 235,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,075.99x = 587,997.16 × 235,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,075.99x = 138,239,120,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239,120,151.23/426,075.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,447.10

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