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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,078.12, 588,000.12 and 235,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,078.12, 588,000.12 and 235,103.82 is: 324,450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,078.12 : 588,000.12 = 235,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,078.12/588,000.12 = 235,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,078.12x = 588,000.12 × 235,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,078.12x = 138,241,074,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,241,074,372.46/426,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,450.07

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