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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,082.09, 587,992.88 and 235,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,082.09, 587,992.88 and 235,095.49 is: 324,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,082.09 : 587,992.88 = 235,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,082.09/587,992.88 = 235,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,082.09x = 587,992.88 × 235,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,082.09x = 138,234,473,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234,473,064.63/426,082.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,431.55

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