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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,111.82, 588,033.63 and 235,125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,111.82, 588,033.63 and 235,125.05 is: 324,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,111.82 : 588,033.63 = 235,125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,111.82/588,033.63 = 235,125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,111.82x = 588,033.63 × 235,125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,111.82x = 138,261,433,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,261,433,715.26/426,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,472.19

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