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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,088.83, 588,001.37 and 235,100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,088.83, 588,001.37 and 235,100.55 is: 324,438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,088.83 : 588,001.37 = 235,100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,088.83/588,001.37 = 235,100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,088.83x = 588,001.37 × 235,100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,088.83x = 138,239,444,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239,444,312.25/426,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,438.09

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