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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,082.21, 587,993.04 and 235,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,082.21, 587,993.04 and 235,095.62 is: 324,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,082.21 : 587,993.04 = 235,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,082.21/587,993.04 = 235,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,082.21x = 587,993.04 × 235,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,082.21x = 138,234,585,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234,585,354.52/426,082.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,431.72

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